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Senate roll call 87 · 50th Congress · May 8, 1888

To table an amendment to S. 1430, dealing with certain cases in which land was forfeited to the U.S. From railroad grants made to the state of mich.; no quorum

On May 8, 1888, the Senate voted 21–15 (S 1430). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–4, Democrats 4–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

21

No

15

Did not vote

37

Date

May 8, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.