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Senate roll call 85 · 49th Congress · Apr 9, 1886

To amend S. 67, by providing for the elimination of woman's suffrage, which is recognized in washington.

On Apr 9, 1886, the Senate voted 12–24 (S 67). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–25, Democrats 16–4. 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

12

No

24

Did not vote

35

Date

Apr 9, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.