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Senate roll call 58 · 49th Congress · Mar 16, 1886

To concur in amendments made in committee of the whole to H. R. 545 (24 stat l. 5), a bill increasing pensions of widows and dependent children. The amendments

On Mar 16, 1886, the Senate voted 24–20 (HR 545). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–5, Democrats 3–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

24

No

20

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 16, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.