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Senate roll call 23 · 50th Congress · Feb 8, 1888

To postpone until the first monday in december the consideration of a treaty between the U.S. And britain concerning the extradition of prisoners charged with c

On Feb 8, 1888, the Senate voted 23–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–15, Republicans 14–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
21
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 8, 1888

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 10 no · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone until the first monday in…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-23/to-postpone-until-the-first-monday-in-december-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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