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Encyclopedia > Dingley Act

The Dingley Act of 1897, introduced by U.S. Representative Nelson Dingley, Jr. of Maine, raised tariffs in United States to counteract the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act of 1894, which had lowered rates. 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Nelson Dingley, Jr. ... State nickname: The Pine Tree State Other U.S. States Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Governor John Baldacci (D) Official languages None Area 86,542 km² (39th)  - Land 80,005 km²  - Water 11,724 km² (13. ... The Revenue Act or Wilson-Gorman tariff of 1894 slightly reduced the U.S. tariff rates from the numbers set in the 1890 McKinley tariff. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


Under the tariff, rates reached a new high, averaging 46.5%, and in some cases up to 57%. The Republican President William McKinley fully supported the bill. This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... The name Mckinly redirects here. ...


The Dingley Act would remain in effect until the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act of 1909. The Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act of 1909, named for Representative Sereno E. Payne and Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, reduced the United States tariff rate to 37%. It was very effective. ... 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...


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