To table appeal from, thus sustaining, decision of the chair which held that 43 senators constitute a quorum. This took place during consideration of H.R. 1.

On Oct 11, 1893, the Senate voted 38–5 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–2, Republicans 15–1, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 38
No: 5
Did not vote: 51
Date: Oct 11, 1893

By party

Democrats25 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Tyler Morgan D-AL voted no
John Martin D-KS voted no
Charles Frederick Manderson R-NE 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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