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Senate roll call 479 · 53rd Congress · Jan 25, 1895

To amend S. 1481, a bill to incorporate the maritime canal company of nicaragua, by eliminating from section 4 the provision that prior to the first day of july

On Jan 25, 1895, the Senate voted 24–29 (S 1481). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–11, Republicans 6–24, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
29
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 25, 1895

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 11 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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