To amend S. 67, a bill providing for the formation and admission into the union of the state of washington, in order to authorize the inhabitants of the territo

On Apr 8, 1886, the Senate voted 19–23 (S 67). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 22–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 49th Congress (1885–1886), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 19
No: 23
Did not vote: 32
Date: Apr 8, 1886

By party

Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 S. 67, a bill providing for the…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-83/to-amend-s-67-a-bill-providing-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).