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Senate roll call 131 · 55th Congress · Jun 24, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by applying the duty on wool cloth or knit fabrics made in part of wool, only to the amount of wool contained therein. (p. 1

On Jun 24, 1897, the Senate voted 22–28 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 19–1, Others 4–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
22
No
28
Did not vote
43
Date
Jun 24, 1897

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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