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Senate roll call 140 · 53rd Congress · Apr 10, 1894

To refer to committee on public buildings and grounds the resolution discharging this committee from consideration of S. 65, a bill providing for construction o

On Apr 10, 1894, the Senate voted 29–14 (S 65). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–0, Republicans 3–13, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
29
No
14
Did not vote
53
Date
Apr 10, 1894

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 13 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to committee on public buildings…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-140/to-refer-to-committee-on-public-buildings-and-grounds (accessed 2026-10-17).