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Senate roll call 170 · 55th Congress · Jul 5, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by placing a 5% internal revenue tax on the manufacture of articles made from iron, copper, nickel, brass, lead, zinc, cotton

On Jul 5, 1897, the Senate voted 19–38 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–32, Democrats 15–3, Others 5–5. 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

19

No

38

Did not vote

36

Date

Jul 5, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.