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Senate roll call 236 · 49th Congress · Jul 13, 1886

To amend H. R. 7480, by eliminating section two of the bill, which makes it unlawful to throw ballast, rubbish or filth into the navigable waters of the U.S. To

On Jul 13, 1886, the Senate voted 27–14 (HR 7480). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–7, Democrats 10–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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

27

No

14

Did not vote

39

Date

Jul 13, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.