To amend H.R. 2331 by providing to affix to each and every ballot box used for voting for representatives in Congress, a label and a flag and, for failure to do

On Feb 7, 1894, the Senate voted 27–39 (HR 2331). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–35, Republicans 27–0, Others 0–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 27
No: 39
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 7, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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