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Senate roll call 219 · 51st Congress · Jul 28, 1890

To consider H. R. 6944, transferring the revenue - cutter service from the treasury department to the navy department.

On Jul 28, 1890, the Senate voted 26–25 (HR 6944). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 4–28, Democrats 23–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
26
No
25
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 28, 1890

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 28 no · 21 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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