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Senate roll call 551 · 53rd Congress · Mar 1, 1895

To decide point of order during consideration of H.R. 8892 (28 stat 843, app 3/2/1895), a bill making appropriations to supply deficiencies in appropriations fo

On Mar 1, 1895, the Senate voted 35–24 (HR 8892). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–6, Democrats 12–15, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
35
No
24
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 1, 1895

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 6 no · 14 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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