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Senate roll call 118 · 50th Congress · Jun 13, 1888

To proceed with the consideration of S. 405, providing adjustment of accounts of laborers, workmen and mechanics under the eight hour law.; no quorum voting.

On Jun 13, 1888, the Senate voted 21–11 (S 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–0, Democrats 2–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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

21

No

11

Did not vote

40

Date

Jun 13, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.