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Senate roll call 217 · 53rd Congress · May 17, 1894

To dispense with further proceedings under the roll call. No quorum voting. (JP. 199-1)

On May 17, 1894, the Senate voted 2–38. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–36, Republicans 2–0, Others 0–2.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
2
No
38
Did not vote
56
Date
May 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 0 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To dispense with further proceedings under…: Senate Vote, May 17, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-217/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-roll-call (accessed 2026-10-17).

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