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Senate roll call 85 · 50th Congress · Apr 30, 1888

To amend S. 554, a bill amending title 60, chapter three, of the revised statutes of the U.S., by eliminating the section which prohibits importation of any boo

On Apr 30, 1888, the Senate voted 14–19 (S 554). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–2, Republicans 0–21. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

19

Did not vote

32

Date

Apr 30, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.