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Senate roll call 18 · 50th Congress · Jan 26, 1888

To pass S. 574, a bill increasing the pension of MRS. Appoline a. Blair, widow of francis p. Blair, JR., major general of U.S. Volunteer in the war for the unio

On Jan 26, 1888, the Senate voted 54–6 (S 574). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–0, Democrats 23–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

54

No

6

Did not vote

15

Date

Jan 26, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.