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Senate roll call 259 · 49th Congress · Jul 19, 1886

To table an amendment to H. R. 8328, which amendment provides for the taxing of compound liquors, and had avowedly been offered in order to test the sincerity o

On Jul 19, 1886, the Senate voted 32–16 (HR 8328). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 4–17. 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

32

No

16

Did not vote

31

Date

Jul 19, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.