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Senate roll call 2 · 49th Congress · Mar 17, 1885

To amend a Senate resolution providing that in view of the special and important interests of the U.S. In conjunction with those of the republic of nicaragua an

On Mar 17, 1885, the Senate voted 47–7. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 16–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
47
No
7
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 17, 1885

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 14 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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