To amend H. R. 9859, by increasing the appropriation for improving ST. John's river, in florida, from jacksonville to the ocean, from $150,000 to $250,000.

On Jul 2, 1888, the Senate voted 23–18 (HR 9859). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–6, Republicans 3–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 23
No: 18
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jul 2, 1888

By party

Democrats20 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Randall Lee Gibson D-LA voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
George Graham Vest D-MO voted no
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted yes
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted yes
John Henninger Reagan D-TX voted no
Richard Coke D-TX voted no
John Coit Spooner R-WI voted yes
John Edward Kenna D-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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