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Senate roll call 231 · 53rd Congress · May 23, 1894

Confirmation of nomination of clark s. Rowe as register of the land office at chamberlain, south dakota. (p. 658 498639)

On May 23, 1894, the Senate voted 28–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–1, Republicans 1–23, Others 2–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
28
No
16
Did not vote
34
Date
May 23, 1894

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 23 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 1 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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