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Senate roll call 46 · 50th Congress · Feb 27, 1888

To amend S. 1305, by stipulating that the U.S. Shall not become involved in any manner in any obligations except in the payment of tolls provided in this act.

On Feb 27, 1888, the Senate voted 22–26 (S 1305). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–2, Republicans 0–24. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
22
No
26
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 27, 1888

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 15 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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