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Re-elected numerous times, Allison's Senate tenure was marked by his influence on regulation, railroad, and tariff policy.<ref name=bio/> Initially retaining the moderate stances he was known for during his House years, Allison over time sided with protectionists.
Re-elected numerous times, Allison's Senate tenure was marked by his influence on regulation, railroad, and tariff policy.<ref name=bio/> Initially retaining the moderate stances he was known for during his House years, Allison over time sided with protectionists.
====Compromise with Silverites===
Iowa voters, who were mostly farmers, supported populist causes such as free coinage of [[silver]] as well as [[greenbacks]], which induced monetary inflation.<ref name=bio/> Although Congress under the control of Republicans and [[Bourbon Democrats]] had shut down a silver coinage in 1873, Allison managed to push through measures that enacted some degree of [[bimetallism]].<ref name=bio/>
Iowa voters, who were mostly farmers, supported populist causes such as free coinage of [[silver]] as well as [[greenbacks]], which induced monetary inflation.<ref name=bio/> Although Congress under the control of Republicans and [[Bourbon Democrats]] had shut down a silver coinage in 1873, Allison managed to push through measures that enacted some degree of [[bimetallism]].<ref name=bio/>
Along with Rep. Richard P. Bland of [[Missouri]], Allison co-sponsored the Bland-Allison Act that, such if enacted, would permit silver to be coined at a limited amount.<ref name=bio/> The passed both houses of Congress and was vetoed by President [[Rutherford B. Hayes]], though the veto was overridden and the legislation became law.
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