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Senate roll call 440 · 53rd Congress · Aug 1, 1894

To recede from amendment to H.R. 3606 (28 stat 263, 8/8/94), requiring companies operating railroads in the territories over right of way granted by the governm

On Aug 1, 1894, the Senate voted 24–20 (HR 3606). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–7, Republicans 7–14, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
24
No
20
Did not vote
46
Date
Aug 1, 1894

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 14 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recede from amendment to H.R. 3606 (28…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-440/to-recede-from-amendment-to-h-r-3606-28 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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