To amend S. 181, by providing that such pensions shall commence from the date of the filing of the application in the pension office, after passage of this act

On Feb 27, 1888, the Senate voted 26–22 (S 181). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–0, Democrats 0–26. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 26
No: 22
Did not vote: 22
Date: Feb 27, 1888

By party

Democrats0 yes · 26 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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