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Senate roll call 434 · 49th Congress · Feb 28, 1887

To pass S. 260 a bill to prohibit the mailing of newspapers and other publications containing lottery advertisements and prescribing a penalty for the violation

On Feb 28, 1887, the Senate voted 39–10 (S 260). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 12–10. 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

39

No

10

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 28, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.