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Senate roll call 425 · 53rd Congress · Jul 17, 1894

To amend H.R. 6937 by including the words "cocoa grass" in the amendment appropriating one million dollars for the distruction of russian cactus. (p. 8994-1)

On Jul 17, 1894, the Senate voted 13–42 (HR 6937). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–18, Republicans 1–22, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
13
No
42
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 18 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 22 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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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