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Senate roll call 70 · 53rd Congress · Oct 28, 1893

To amend H.R. 1, by specifying weights of standard silver to be used in silver dollars, half-dollars, quarters and dimes and providing that silver bullion depos

On Oct 28, 1893, the Senate voted 29–39 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–19, Republicans 8–22, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

29

No

39

Did not vote

23

Date

Oct 28, 1893

From Voteview roll call records.