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Senate roll call 181 · 55th Congress · Jul 7, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by placing the following on the free list; flannels, blankets, shawls, knit fabrics, womens and childrens dress goods, and cloths made wholly

On Jul 7, 1897, the Senate voted 25–36 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–33, Democrats 22–1, Others 3–4. 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

25

No

36

Did not vote

33

Date

Jul 7, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.