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House roll call 12 · 53rd Congress · Aug 28, 1893

To pass H. R. 1 (28 stat. L. 4, app. 11/1/93), repealing that part of an act directing the purchase of silver bullion and the issue of treasury notes thereon, a

On Aug 28, 1893, the House voted 239–109 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 135–74, Republicans 101–24, Others 3–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 98 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
239
No
109
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 28, 1893

By party

  • Democrats135 yes · 74 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 11 no

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 1 (28 stat. L. 4, app…: House Vote, Aug 28, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-H-12/to-pass-h-r-1-28-stat-l-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).