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Senate roll call 516 · 53rd Congress · Feb 19, 1895

To consider S. 2642, a bill providing for the issue of bonds and the coinage of silver. (JP. 129-1)

On Feb 19, 1895, the Senate voted 36–27 (S 2642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–10, Republicans 12–18, Others 4–0. 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

36

No

27

Did not vote

30

Date

Feb 19, 1895

From Voteview roll call records.