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Senate roll call 498 · 53rd Congress · Feb 9, 1895

To decide a point of order made during consideration of the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill H.R. 8234 (28 stat 815, app 3/2/1895), as to whether the

On Feb 9, 1895, the Senate voted 36–25 (HR 8234). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–28, Republicans 31–1, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
36
No
25
Did not vote
27
Date
Feb 9, 1895

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 28 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 1 no · 12 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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