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Senate roll call 451 · 49th Congress · Mar 3, 1887

To override President's veto of S. 1162, a bill providing for the erection of a public building at lynn, massachusetts.

On Mar 3, 1887, the Senate voted 37–15 (S 1162). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–0, Democrats 5–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
15
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 3, 1887

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 15 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 12 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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