nov 6, 1894 - 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
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nov 6, 1894
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~ 131 years ago