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Senate roll call 211 · 51st Congress · Jul 12, 1890

To pass S. 3738 (26 stat. 830, app. 3/3/1891), placing the american merchant marine engaged in the foreign trade upon an equality with that of other nations.

On Jul 12, 1890, the Senate voted 29–18 (S 3738). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–2, Democrats 1–21. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

29

No

18

Did not vote

33

Date

Jul 12, 1890

From Voteview roll call records.