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Senate roll call 153 · 55th Congress · Jun 29, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by increasing the duty on lead-bearing ore from 3/4 of a cent to 1 1/2 cents per pound on the lead contained therein. (p. 21

On Jun 29, 1897, the Senate voted 31–23 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 0–24, Others 5–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes
31
No
23
Did not vote
38
Date
Jun 29, 1897

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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