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Senate roll call 287 · 50th Congress · Jan 10, 1889

To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by eliminating duty on grindstones.

On Jan 10, 1889, the Senate voted 15–24 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–22, Democrats 15–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
15
No
24
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 10, 1889

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 17 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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