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Senate roll call 256 · 49th Congress · Jul 17, 1886

To consider H.R. 8328, (24 stat l. 209), a bill defining butter, also imposing a tax upon and regulating the manufacture, sale, importation, and exportation of

On Jul 17, 1886, the Senate voted 28–13 (HR 8328). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 4–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

13

Did not vote

36

Date

Jul 17, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.