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House roll call 294 · 53rd Congress · Jul 20, 1894

To amend H. J. RES. 20 by providing that senators shall continue to be chosen by state legislatures, except that the people of any state may provide, either by

On Jul 20, 1894, the House voted 88–108 (HJR 20). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–105, Republicans 53–3, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
88
No
108
Did not vote
177
Date
Jul 20, 1894

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 105 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 3 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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