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Senate roll call 84 · 50th Congress · Apr 30, 1888

To amend S. 1430, a bill to forfeit certain lands heretofore granted for tthe purpose of aiding in the construction of railroads, by adding a provision that not

On Apr 30, 1888, the Senate voted 38–7 (S 1430). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Republicans 23–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
38
No
7
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 30, 1888

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 16 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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