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Senate roll call 69 · 53rd Congress · Oct 27, 1893

To amend H.R. 1 by reapealing much of the act as authorizes the purchase with U.S. Treasury notes of 4,500,000 ounces silver bullion at not more than $1.00 for

On Oct 27, 1893, the Senate voted 58–9 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–6, Republicans 26–0, Others 1–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
58
No
9
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 27, 1893

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 18 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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