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Senate roll call 229 · 49th Congress · Jul 9, 1886

To pass a bill directing the secretary of the treasury to pay captain wardwell, assistant quartermaster of U.S. Volunteers, the salary and allowances of U.S. Ar

On Jul 9, 1886, the Senate voted 28–19 (S 145). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–7, Republicans 11–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
28
No
19
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 9, 1886

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 7 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 12 no · 22 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a bill directing the secretary of…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-229/to-pass-a-bill-directing-the-secretary-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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