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Senate roll call 50 · 55th Congress · May 28, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by reducing tax on window glass. (p. 1330-2)

On May 28, 1897, the Senate voted 18–27 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, Democrats 22–1, Others 2–2. 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
18
No
27
Did not vote
45
Date
May 28, 1897

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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