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Senate roll call 55 · 54th Congress · Apr 21, 1896

To amend H. R. 6249 (29 stat l. 321, 6/10/96), a bill making appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the indian department, and fulfilling treaty

On Apr 21, 1896, the Senate voted 15–36 (HR 6249). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–23, Democrats 12–9, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

15

No

36

Did not vote

37

Date

Apr 21, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.