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Senate roll call 233 · 49th Congress · Jul 13, 1886

To amend H. R. 7480, by eliminating the clause authorizing the secretary of war to institute legal proceedings in his discretion to prevent the washing, dumping

On Jul 13, 1886, the Senate voted 31–19 (HR 7480). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–16, Democrats 19–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

31

No

19

Did not vote

30

Date

Jul 13, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.