To reconsider the vote by which H. R. 648 was passed. H. R. 648 is a bill granting pension to MRS. Barbara fuchs.

On Dec 16, 1886, the Senate voted 8–36 (HR 648). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–30, Democrats 8–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 8
No: 36
Did not vote: 37
Date: Dec 16, 1886

By party

Democrats8 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 30 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted no
Matthew Calbraith Butler D-SC voted no
Wade Hampton D-SC voted no
Washington Curran Whitthorne D-TN voted no
John Edward Kenna D-WV voted no
Johnson Newlon Camden D-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which H. R. 648…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-325/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-648 (accessed 2026-10-17).