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Senate roll call 423 · 49th Congress · Feb 25, 1887

To amend H. J. RES. 170, by retaining section six of the bill permitting the treasury to invest sinking funds which are or may be held by it for security of the

On Feb 25, 1887, the Senate voted 37–9 (HJR 170). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–2, Democrats 12–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
37
No
9
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 25, 1887

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 2 no · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. J. RES. 170, by retaining…: Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-423/to-amend-h-j-res-170-by-retaining-section (accessed 2026-10-16).

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