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Senate roll call 514 · 53rd Congress · Feb 18, 1895

To proceed to consideration of H.R. 8479 (28 stat 876 app 3/2/1895), a bill making appropriation for current and contingent expenses of the indian department an

On Feb 18, 1895, the Senate voted 26–30 (HR 8479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–17, Republicans 16–10, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
26
No
30
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 18, 1895

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 17 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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 proceed to consideration of H.R. 8479 (28…: Senate Vote, Feb 18…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-514/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-8479-28 (accessed 2026-10-17).