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Senate roll call 405 · 49th Congress · Feb 21, 1887

To pass S. 2636, a bill to incorporate the maritime canal company of nicaragua.

On Feb 21, 1887, the Senate voted 38–6 (S 2636). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Republicans 27–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
38
No
6
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 21, 1887

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 18 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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