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Senate roll call 163 · 55th Congress · Jul 2, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by laying an additional tax on all imports equal to that which any country has placed a bounty thereon. (p. 2202-2)

On Jul 2, 1897, the Senate voted 33–19 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 3–21, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 members 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

33

No

19

Did not vote

37

Date

Jul 2, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.