To proceed to consideration of H.R. 4609, to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy, no quorum. (JP. 346-2)

On Aug 8, 1894, the Senate voted 27–14 (HR 4609). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–3, Republicans 8–11, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 14
Did not vote: 50
Date: Aug 8, 1894

By party

Democrats23 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans8 yes · 11 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted yes
Fred Thomas Dubois R-ID voted yes
George Laird Shoup R-ID voted yes
Shelby Moore Cullom R-IL voted yes
David Turpie D-IN voted no
James Mcmillan R-MI voted yes
Cushman Kellogg Davis R-MN voted yes
William Drew Washburn R-MN voted yes
George Graham Vest D-MO voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Roger Quarles Mills D-TX 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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