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Senate roll call 165 · 49th Congress · Jun 10, 1886

To refer S. 2578, a bill prohibiting members of Congress from acting as attorneys or employees for railroad companies holding charters or having received grant

On Jun 10, 1886, the Senate voted 21–24 (S 2578). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–3, Democrats 0–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

21

No

24

Did not vote

34

Date

Jun 10, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.