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Senate roll call 58 · 50th Congress · Mar 8, 1888

To pass S. 181.

On Mar 8, 1888, the Senate voted 44–16 (S 181). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–0, Democrats 14–19. 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
44
No
16
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 8, 1888

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 19 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 4 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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