1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 386 (50th Congress)

Senate roll call 386 · 50th Congress · Mar 2, 1889

To consider S. J. RES. 12, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the U.S. In relation to the manufacture, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoh

On Mar 2, 1889, the Senate voted 13–33 (SJR 12). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–28, Republicans 17–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
13
No
33
Did not vote
22
Date
Mar 2, 1889

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 9 no · 13 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To consider S. J. RES. 12, proposing an…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-386/to-consider-s-j-res-12-proposing-an-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

Open the interactive version ›