To amend H.R. 379, by increasing duty on chlorate of potash from 2 cents a pound to 2 1/2 cents a pound to enable domestic manufacturers to develope and produce

On May 27, 1897, the Senate voted 33–27 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 0–25, Others 3–3. 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: 33
No: 27
Did not vote: 35
Date: May 27, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 6 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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