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Senate roll call 543 · 53rd Congress · Feb 28, 1895

To amend H.R. 8518 by appropriating $300,000 immediately for the purchase and distribution of seed and seed grains among the drought-stricken inhabitants of the

On Feb 28, 1895, the Senate voted 31–17 (HR 8518). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–1, Democrats 5–18, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
31
No
17
Did not vote
45
Date
Feb 28, 1895

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 18 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 1 no · 20 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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