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Senate roll call 86 · 53rd Congress · Jan 12, 1894

Confirmation of the nomination of robert e. Preston as director of the mint. (p. 350 177-290)

On Jan 12, 1894, the Senate voted 37–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–2, Democrats 18–2, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
6
Did not vote
53
Date
Jan 12, 1894

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 2 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

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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