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Senate roll call 55 · 54th Congress · Apr 21, 1896

To amend H. R. 6249 (29 stat l. 321, 6/10/96), a bill making appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the indian department, and fulfilling treaty

On Apr 21, 1896, the Senate voted 15–36 (HR 6249). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–23, Democrats 12–9, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
15
No
36
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 21, 1896

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 23 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 no · 1 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. 6249 (29 stat l. 321…: Senate Vote, Apr 21, 1896,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-S-55/to-amend-h-r-6249-29-stat-l-321 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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