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Senate roll call 79 · 50th Congress · Apr 10, 1888

To pass S. 1176.

On Apr 10, 1888, the Senate voted 31–13 (S 1176). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–1, Democrats 8–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
31
No
13
Did not vote
28
Date
Apr 10, 1888

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 15 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 1 no · 14 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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