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Senate roll call 37 · 54th Congress · Mar 13, 1896

To consent to the nomination of george h. Newman to be agent for the indians of the colville agency in washington.

On Mar 13, 1896, the Senate voted 28–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–1, Republicans 3–17, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
28
No
19
Did not vote
43
Date
Mar 13, 1896

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 17 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 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 consent to the nomination of george h…: Senate Vote, Mar 13, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-S-37/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-george-h-newman (accessed 2026-10-17).

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