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Senate roll call 91 · 55th Congress · Jun 9, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by providing that a duty of 40% ad valorem be placed on all forms of rice, in lieu of pound rates for various grades. (p. 1594-2)

On Jun 9, 1897, the Senate voted 19–40 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–31, Democrats 20–5, Others 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

19

No

40

Did not vote

35

Date

Jun 9, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.