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Senate roll call 51 · 54th Congress · Apr 7, 1896

To amend H. R. 6614, by reducing the appropriation from $196,614.20 to $175,000, for carrying facilities on truck lines from boston, massachusetts by way of new

On Apr 7, 1896, the Senate voted 19–33 (HR 6614). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–21, Democrats 13–11, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
19
No
33
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 7, 1896

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 21 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 1 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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