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Senate roll call 17 · 54th Congress · Feb 1, 1896

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, H. R. 2904, which substitute provides that the mints of the U.S. Shall be open to coinage of silver, for which certific

On Feb 1, 1896, the Senate voted 43–34 (HR 2904). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–24, Democrats 23–13, Others 6–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

43

No

34

Did not vote

6

Date

Feb 1, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.