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Senate roll call 151 · 54th Congress · Feb 13, 1897

To recommit the nomination of john y. Ostrander, as commissioner in and for the district of alaska, and to reside at juneau.

On Feb 13, 1897, the Senate voted 18–32. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–25, Republicans 18–4, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
18
No
32
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 13, 1897

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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