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Senate roll call 57 · 50th Congress · Mar 8, 1888

To amend S. 181, by making those persons eligible for pensions who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Army who are now or may hereafter suffer from me

On Mar 8, 1888, the Senate voted 14–42 (S 181). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 16–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

42

Did not vote

13

Date

Mar 8, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.