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House roll call 6 · 53rd Congress · Aug 28, 1893

To amend H. R. 1 by providing that upon the deposit of $50 or more of silver bullion in the U.S. Mint, said bullion may be exchanged for silver certificates of

On Aug 28, 1893, the House voted 125–226 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 100–111, Republicans 13–113, Others 12–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 113 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
125
No
226
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 28, 1893

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 111 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 113 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 33 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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