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Senate roll call 57 · 55th Congress · Jun 1, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by reducing duty on china, porcelain, parian, bisque, earthen, stone and crockery ware, plaques, ornaments, toys, toy tea sets, charms, vases

On Jun 1, 1897, the Senate voted 23–34 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–35, Democrats 24–1, Others 2–1. 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

23

No

34

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 1, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.