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Senate roll call 261 · 49th Congress · Jul 20, 1886

To table an amendment to H. R. 8328, which amendment would modify a clause defining butter.

On Jul 20, 1886, the Senate voted 36–26 (HR 8328). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–3, Democrats 4–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
36
No
26
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 20, 1886

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 24 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 3 no · 9 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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