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Senate roll call 94 · 50th Congress · May 9, 1888

To amend S. 1430, by providing that in all cases when any lands forfeited heretofore made to the state of michigan, have heretofore been disposed of by the U.S.

On May 9, 1888, the Senate voted 27–14 (S 1430). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–2, Democrats 7–14. 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
27
No
14
Did not vote
31
Date
May 9, 1888

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 14 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 2 no · 15 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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