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Senate roll call 117 · 50th Congress · Jun 13, 1888

To amend a bill to provide for the expenses of the district of columbia for 1889, by leaving to Congress, and not the commissioners, the power to compel telegra

On Jun 13, 1888, the Senate voted 36–5 (HR 89). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–4, Democrats 19–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

36

No

5

Did not vote

31

Date

Jun 13, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.