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Senate roll call 71 · 55th Congress · Jun 3, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by providing that a duty of 60% ad valorem shall not be exceeded on pen knives, pocket knives, clasp knives, manicure knives

On Jun 3, 1897, the Senate voted 17–29 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–30, Democrats 18–1, Others 2–0. 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

17

No

29

Did not vote

45

Date

Jun 3, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.