To consider H. R. 6944, a bill to transfer the revenue-cut service from the treasury department to the naval establishment. (p.4234)

On May 7, 1890, the Senate voted 30–24 (HR 6944). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 10–24, Democrats 21–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 30
No: 24
Did not vote: 36
Date: May 7, 1890

By party

Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Anthony Higgins R-DE voted yes
William Pierce Frye R-ME voted yes
Francis Brown Stockbridge R-MI voted yes
Lyman Rufus Casey R-ND voted yes
Henry William Blair R-NH voted yes
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted yes
John Hipple Mitchell R-OR voted yes
James Donald Cameron R-PA voted yes
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted yes
Watson Carvosso Squire R-WA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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