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Senate roll call 103 · 49th Congress · Apr 30, 1886

To override veto of S. 349, a bill for the promotion of anatomical sciences and to prevent the desecration of graves.

On Apr 30, 1886, the Senate voted 6–48 (S 349). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–27, Democrats 3–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 49th Congress (1885–1886), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
6
No
48
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 30, 1886

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 27 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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