In the Senate, the repeal of silver purchase was equally contentious, but Cleveland convinced enough Democrats to stand by him that they, along with eastern Republicans, formed a 48–37 majority.
I Senatet var der ligeledes stor uenighed om ophævelse af den frie udmøntning, men Cleveland overbeviste tilstrækkeligt mange Demokrater til at støtte ham, så de sammen med østlige Republikanere udgjorde et flertal på 48 mod 37.