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Senate roll call 286 · 49th Congress · Jul 27, 1886

Confirmation of the nomination of james h. Mcleary, as associate justice of the supreme court of the territory of montana.

On Jul 27, 1886, the Senate voted 32–19. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 7–24, Democrats 29–0. 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
32
No
19
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 27, 1886

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 24 no · 14 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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