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Senate roll call 2 · 50th Congress · Dec 20, 1887

To proceed to consider S. 371, a bill to aid in the establishment and temporary support of the common schools.

On Dec 20, 1887, the Senate voted 38–15 (S 371). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–15, Republicans 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
38
No
15
Did not vote
21
Date
Dec 20, 1887

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 15 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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