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House roll call 224 · 53rd Congress · Apr 4, 1894

To pass H. R. 4956, a bill directing the coinage of silver bullion in the treasury, over the objections of the President. (JP.312)

On Apr 4, 1894, the House voted 144–114 (HR 4956). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–53, Republicans 18–59, Others 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
144
No
114
Did not vote
119
Date
Apr 4, 1894

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 53 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 59 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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