To consider H.R. 6055 (28 stat 72, app 5/7/1894), a bill to authorize construction of a bridge over the monongahela river in pittsburgh, pa. (JP. 171-1)

On Apr 30, 1894, the Senate voted 16–32 (HR 6055). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 17–3, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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: 16
No: 32
Did not vote: 42
Date: Apr 30, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Oliver Wolcott R-CO voted no
Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted no
John Hipple Mitchell R-OR voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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