To proceed to the consideration of a resolution instructing the committee to audit and control the contingent expenses of the Senate, to fix the sums necessary

On Apr 15, 1893, the Senate voted 33–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 0–16, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 33
No: 16
Did not vote: 45
Date: Apr 15, 1893

By party

Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 proceed to the consideration of a…: Senate Vote, Apr 15, 1893,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-4/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-a-resolution-instructing (accessed 2026-10-17).