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Senate roll call 88 · 55th Congress · Jun 8, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by levying a duty on buckwheat at 20% ad valorem instead of 15 cents per bushel of 48 pounds. (p. 1577-1)

On Jun 8, 1897, the Senate voted 18–28 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–2, Republicans 0–25, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members 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
28
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 8, 1897

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 10 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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