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Senate roll call 152 · 55th Congress · Jun 29, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by increasing the duty on watch movements, up to 7 jewels 35 cents each; 7 to 11 jewels, 50 cents each; 11 to 15 jewels, 75 c

On Jun 29, 1897, the Senate voted 36–26 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–0, Democrats 1–24, Others 5–3. 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

36

No

26

Did not vote

30

Date

Jun 29, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.