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Senate roll call 503 · 53rd Congress · Feb 14, 1895

To table H.R. 8272, authorizing that the postmaster general purchase, instead of lease, necessary mail cars from any owner without advertisement, to operate the

On Feb 14, 1895, the Senate voted 51–10 (HR 8272). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–0, Democrats 18–10, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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

51

No

10

Did not vote

32

Date

Feb 14, 1895

From Voteview roll call records.