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Senate roll call 342 · 50th Congress · Jan 31, 1889

To concur in amendment made in committee of the whole to H. R. 11879, which raises title of U.S. Representative to france, germany, great britain and russia, to

On Jan 31, 1889, the Senate voted 25–26 (HR 11879). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–9, Democrats 9–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
26
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 31, 1889

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 17 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 9 no · 11 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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