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Senate roll call 169 · 54th Congress · Feb 22, 1897

To amend H. R. 1002 by appropriating $1,200,000 for the support of indian day and industrial schools, and for other educational purposes not hereafter provided

On Feb 22, 1897, the Senate voted 41–8 (HR 1002). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–0, Republicans 15–10, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
41
No
8
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 22, 1897

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 1002 by appropriating…: Senate Vote, Feb 22, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-S-169/to-amend-h-r-1002-by-appropriating-1-200 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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