To pass a resolution consenting to the ratification of the convention between the United States and china, concerning the subject of emigration btween these two

On Aug 13, 1894, the Senate voted 45–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–2, Republicans 14–20, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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: 45
No: 20
Did not vote: 20
Date: Aug 13, 1894

By party

Democrats36 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Roswell Hawley R-CT voted yes
Orville Hitchcock Platt R-CT voted yes
William Boyd Allison R-IA voted yes
David Turpie D-IN voted no
William Pierce Frye R-ME voted yes
James Mcmillan R-MI voted yes
Cushman Kellogg Davis R-MN voted yes
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted yes
David Bennett Hill D-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
James Donald Cameron R-PA voted yes
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted yes
Nathan Fellows Dixon R-RI voted yes
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich R-RI voted yes
Richard Franklin Pettigrew R-SD voted yes
Redfield Proctor R-VT voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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