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Senate roll call 97 · 50th Congress · May 9, 1888

To pass S. 554.

On May 9, 1888, the Senate voted 34–10 (S 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Republicans 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

34

No

10

Did not vote

23

Date

May 9, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.