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Senate roll call 512 · 53rd Congress · Feb 18, 1895

To amend H.R. 8727 by authorizing $40,000 appropriation, to be spent at discretion of the secretary of agriculture, for extermination of the gypsy moth. (JP. 1

On Feb 18, 1895, the Senate voted 29–21 (HR 8727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 3–22, Republicans 23–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
29
No
21
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 18, 1895

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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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