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Senate roll call 291 · 49th Congress · Jul 30, 1886

To amend H. J. RES. 126, a resolution directing payment of the treasury surplus on the public debt, by striking a provision that the President may direct the se

On Jul 30, 1886, the Senate voted 29–34 (HJR 126). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–21, Democrats 15–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 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

29

No

34

Did not vote

12

Date

Jul 30, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.