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Senate roll call 31 · 50th Congress · Feb 20, 1888

To amend S. 931, by providing that the rails used by the company be of american manufacture.

On Feb 20, 1888, the Senate voted 25–17 (S 931). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 2–17. 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
25
No
17
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 20, 1888

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 17 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 12 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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