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Senate roll call 504 · 53rd Congress · Feb 14, 1895

To table amendment to H.R. 8272 requiring that the postmaster general reduce by 10% present rates of compensation for postal-car service, and prohibits the expe

On Feb 14, 1895, the Senate voted 42–19 (HR 8272). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–0, Democrats 10–17, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

42

No

19

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 14, 1895

From Voteview roll call records.