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Senate roll call 509 · 53rd Congress · Feb 15, 1895

To table H.R. 8272 providing that sum appropriated for fast mail service be divided to include and establish trunk lines lines from louisville, covington and ne

On Feb 15, 1895, the Senate voted 33–23 (HR 8272). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–16, Republicans 20–4, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
33
No
23
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 15, 1895

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 16 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H.R. 8272 providing that sum…: Senate Vote, Feb 15, 1895,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-509/to-table-h-r-8272-providing-that-sum-appropriated (accessed 2026-10-17).