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Senate roll call 536 · 53rd Congress · Feb 25, 1895

To amend H.R 8518 by appropriating $150,000 to be paid to harriet stanwood blaine for all rights, title and interest in property in washington, d. C., to be use

On Feb 25, 1895, the Senate voted 31–25 (HR 8518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–19, Republicans 19–5, Others 1–3. 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
31
No
25
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 25, 1895

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 19 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no

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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