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Senate roll call 3 · 50th Congress · Dec 21, 1887

To agree to the house resolution, that when the Senate and the house adjourn on thursday december 27, 1887, they stand adjourned until january 4, 1888.

On Dec 21, 1887, the Senate voted 37–19. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–17, Democrats 26–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
37
No
19
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 21, 1887

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 17 no · 10 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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