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Senate roll call 374 · 49th Congress · Feb 4, 1887

To amend S. 2578, by making it unlawful for any member of Congress to accept compensation for services rendered, in oppostion to the interests of the U.S. In an

On Feb 4, 1887, the Senate voted 10–39 (S 2578). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–23, Democrats 7–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
10
No
39
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 4, 1887

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 23 no · 19 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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