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Senate roll call 166 · 49th Congress · Jun 10, 1886

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

On Jun 10, 1886, the Senate voted 37–11 (S 2578). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–11, Democrats 25–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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

37

No

11

Did not vote

29

Date

Jun 10, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.