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Senate roll call 392 · 51st Congress · Jan 14, 1891

To amend S. 4675, by permitting any owner of silver bullion to deposit the same at any U.S. Mint to be coined into standard dollars without charge, and providi

On Jan 14, 1891, the Senate voted 42–30 (S 4675). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–28, Democrats 30–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
42
No
30
Did not vote
12
Date
Jan 14, 1891

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 28 no · 8 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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