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Senate roll call 492 · 53rd Congress · Jan 28, 1895

To amend H.R. 6792 by providing that the provisions of this act shall take effect only upon acceptance thereof and consent of a majority of all the adult male i

On Jan 28, 1895, the Senate voted 13–31 (HR 6792). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–22, Democrats 14–7, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
13
No
31
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 28, 1895

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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