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Senate roll call 132 · 55th Congress · Jun 24, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by taxing blankets, woolen hats, flannel, felt, hair valued up to 30 cents per pound 25% ad valorem; 30 to 40 cents per pound

On Jun 24, 1897, the Senate voted 24–30 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 22–1, Others 3–2. 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

24

No

30

Did not vote

40

Date

Jun 24, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.