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Senate roll call 145 · 50th Congress · Jul 30, 1888

To amend H. R. 10540, by appropriating $250,000 for investigation of the redeeming of arid regions of the U.S. By irrigation.

On Jul 30, 1888, the Senate voted 29–18 (HR 10540). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–4, Democrats 9–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

29

No

18

Did not vote

22

Date

Jul 30, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.