To proceed to consideration of H.R. 4326 (28 stat 278, 8/13/94)8 a bill to subject to state taxation national bank notes and U.S. Treasury notes. (JP. 335-1)

On Aug 3, 1894, the Senate voted 17–33 (HR 4326). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–11, Republicans 1–21, 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: 17
No: 33
Did not vote: 46
Date: Aug 3, 1894

By party

Democrats13 yes · 11 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 21 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Gray D-DE voted no
Samuel Pasco D-FL voted no
John McAuley Palmer D-IL voted no
John Martin D-KS voted no
Donelson Caffery D-LA voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
Henry Clay Hansbrough R-ND voted yes
David Bennett Hill D-NY voted no
Calvin Stewart Brice D-OH voted no
Roger Quarles Mills D-TX voted no
Eppa Hunton D-VA voted no
Charles James Faulkner D-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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