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Senate roll call 79 · 54th Congress · May 18, 1896

To consider the resolution concerning the appointment of a select committee to make an inquiry as to whether there is, and for the last two and one half years,

On May 18, 1896, the Senate voted 6–41. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–23, Democrats 0–25, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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

6

No

41

Did not vote

35

Date

May 18, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.