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Senate roll call 83 · 54th Congress · May 20, 1896

To table the amendment to H. R. 8109, (29 stat l 256, 6/6/96), a bill making appropriations for fortifications and other works of defense, for the armament ther

On May 20, 1896, the Senate voted 42–9 (HR 8109). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–1, Democrats 14–8, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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

9

Did not vote

32

Date

May 20, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.