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Senate roll call 71 · 53rd Congress · Oct 28, 1893

To amend H.R. 1, by providing for the coinage of silver at the same ratio existing between gold and silver, for a minting or charge of 20% for coining, to be pa

On Oct 28, 1893, the Senate voted 30–41 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–21, Republicans 9–22, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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

30

No

41

Did not vote

20

Date

Oct 28, 1893

From Voteview roll call records.