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Senate roll call 89 · 50th Congress · May 8, 1888

To table the amendment to S. 1430, which provides that there be no confirmation of sales on entries of lands upon which there were bonafide pre-emption or homes

On May 8, 1888, the Senate voted 15–22 (S 1430). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–16, Democrats 12–6. 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

15

No

22

Did not vote

39

Date

May 8, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.