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Senate roll call 20 · 53rd Congress · Aug 28, 1893

To pass a resolution denying lee mantle a seat as a senator from montana. (p. 689-1)

On Aug 28, 1893, the Senate voted 32–29. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–11, Republicans 12–22, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
32
No
29
Did not vote
23
Date
Aug 28, 1893

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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