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Senate roll call 1 · 50th Congress · Dec 14, 1887

To refer S. 787 to the committee on patents, on a bill to protect innocent purchasers of patented articles.

On Dec 14, 1887, the Senate voted 40–25 (S 787). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–0, Democrats 6–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

40

No

25

Did not vote

11

Date

Dec 14, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.