6 Nov 1894 Jahr - In midterm elections, Cleveland's Democratic Party suffers a historic defeat. In the House they go from holding 218 seats to only 93 (i.e., from 61% majority to 26% minority). In the Senate, Democrats lose the majority, going from 44 to 40 seats (out of a total of 90 seats; 4 Populists, 2 Silvers). Cleveland recommends repeal of sugar differential and endorsement of free coal and free iron bills

Zugefügt zum Band der Zeit:

President Timeline

ByJosiah

7 Mon. zuvor

0

0

179

Datum: