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Senate roll call 303 · 49th Congress · Jul 31, 1886

To postpone, until the first wednesday in december next, consideration of a resolution relative to construction of a canal in nicaragua.

On Jul 31, 1886, the Senate voted 34–16. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–16, Democrats 24–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

34

No

16

Did not vote

23

Date

Jul 31, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.