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Senate roll call 37 · 50th Congress · Feb 23, 1888

To amend S. 931, by striking out in section one lines three, four, five, six and seven to the word "be" in the seventh line, and to insert in lien thereof, "tha

On Feb 23, 1888, the Senate voted 14–24 (S 931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–7, Republicans 1–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

14

No

24

Did not vote

36

Date

Feb 23, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.