To advise and consent to the ratification of the convention (executive a) signed at washington july 12, 1889,between the United States and great britain relativ

On Feb 18, 1890, the Senate voted 30–19. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–1, Democrats 4–24. 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: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 29
Date: Feb 18, 1890

By party

Democrats4 yes · 24 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Lawrence Pugh D-AL voted yes
James Henderson Berry D-AR voted yes
Ephraim King Wilson D-MD voted yes
Matt Whitaker Ransom D-NC voted yes
John Sherman R-OH voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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