To amend S. 67, by providing that if a convention shall form a constitution and state government for the people of washington territory, it shall at once cause

On Apr 10, 1886, the Senate voted 19–25 (S 67). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 20–0. 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: 25
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 10, 1886

By party

Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 17 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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