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Senate roll call 456 · 53rd Congress · Aug 16, 1894

To refer to the committee on finance H.R. 7969, to place on the free list all iron ores. (JP. 364-1)

On Aug 16, 1894, the Senate voted 37–17 (HR 7969). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–21, Republicans 22–0, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
37
No
17
Did not vote
35
Date
Aug 16, 1894

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on finance H.R…: Senate Vote, Aug 16, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-456/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-finance-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).