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Senate roll call 18 · 54th Congress · Feb 1, 1896

To pass H. R. 2904, as amended by the substitute which provides that the mints of the U.S. Shall be open to coinage of silver, for which certificates shall be i

On Feb 1, 1896, the Senate voted 42–35 (HR 2904). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–25, Democrats 23–14, Others 6–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

42

No

35

Did not vote

4

Date

Feb 1, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.