To table motion to reconsider the resolution, as adopted, S.J.RES. 133, directing the secretary of war to appoint a commission of three U.S. Army engineers to e

On Feb 23, 1895, the Senate voted 37–10 (SR 133). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–5, Democrats 16–5, Others 3–0. 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: 37
No: 10
Did not vote: 48
Date: Feb 23, 1895

By party

Democrats16 yes · 5 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted no
Eugene Hale R-ME voted no
William Pierce Frye R-ME voted no
James Zachariah George D-MS voted no
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted no
John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted no
Nathan Fellows Dixon R-RI voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted no
John Lendrum Mitchell D-WI voted no
Charles James Faulkner D-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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