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Senate roll call 114 · 50th Congress · May 31, 1888

To pass S. 287, a bill to quiet the title to lands of settlers on the des moines river in the state of iowa and for other purposes.

On May 31, 1888, the Senate voted 28–11 (S 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Republicans 17–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
28
No
11
Did not vote
29
Date
May 31, 1888

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 9 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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