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Senate roll call 31 · 56th Congress · Mar 29, 1900

To amend H. R. 8245, by eliminating the section proposing to levy a duty on all merchandise imported and exported between the United States and puerto rico, the

On Mar 29, 1900, the Senate voted 16–33 (HR 8245). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–36, Democrats 15–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

16

No

33

Did not vote

39

Date

Mar 29, 1900

From Voteview roll call records.