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House roll call 11 · 53rd Congress · Aug 28, 1893

To amend H. R. 1, by providing to put into effect the act to purchase monthly not less than $2,000,000 and not more than $4,000,000 worth of silver bullion and

On Aug 28, 1893, the House voted 136–213 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 110–102, Republicans 15–109, Others 11–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
136
No
213
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 28, 1893

By party

  • Democrats110 yes · 102 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 109 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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