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Senate roll call 142 · 49th Congress · May 21, 1886

To table an amendment to H. R. 6661, a bill for closing up the business and paying the expenses of the court of commissioners of the alabama claims. The amendm

On May 21, 1886, the Senate voted 20–14 (HR 6661). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–8, Democrats 6–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
20
No
14
Did not vote
42
Date
May 21, 1886

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 8 no · 21 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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