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Senate roll call 5 · 50th Congress · Jan 10, 1888

To amend S. 139, a bill to credit and pay to the several states, territories and the district of columbia all monies collected under the direct tax levied by ac

On Jan 10, 1888, the Senate voted 14–39 (S 139). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–26, Democrats 13–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

39

Did not vote

23

Date

Jan 10, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.