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Senate roll call 121 · 53rd Congress · Apr 4, 1894

To amend a bill to more effectually supress gambling in the district of columbia by providing that race meetings at certain race tracks in the district of colum

On Apr 4, 1894, the Senate voted 24–21 (S 1680). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–17, Republicans 15–4, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
24
No
21
Did not vote
48
Date
Apr 4, 1894

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 17 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a bill to more effectually supress…: Senate Vote, Apr 4, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-121/to-amend-a-bill-to-more-effectually-supress-gambling (accessed 2026-10-17).