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Senate roll call 427 · 53rd Congress · Jul 17, 1894

To amend H.R. 6937 by appropriating one million dollars for the destruction of russian cactus, to be apportioned among the states by the secretary of agricultur

On Jul 17, 1894, the Senate voted 27–24 (HR 6937). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–24, Republicans 20–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
27
No
24
Did not vote
43
Date
Jul 17, 1894

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no

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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