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Senate roll call 251 · 49th Congress · Jul 16, 1886

To pass S. 2598, a bill granting a pension to james noyes.

On Jul 16, 1886, the Senate voted 27–13 (S 2598). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 2–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
13
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 16, 1886

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 15 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 19 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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