1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 212 (51st Congress)

Senate roll call 212 · 51st Congress · Jul 12, 1890

To pass S. 3739 (26 stat. 830, app. 3/3/1891), a bill to provide for ocean mail service between the United States and foreign ports and to promote commerce.

On Jul 12, 1890, the Senate voted 28–16 (S 3739). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–1, Democrats 2–20. 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

28

No

16

Did not vote

36

Date

Jul 12, 1890

From Voteview roll call records.