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Senate roll call 5 · 51st Congress · Mar 28, 1889

To consent to the nomination of john c. New, to be consul general of the United States at london, england. (JP.48)

On Mar 28, 1889, the Senate voted 43–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–0, Democrats 18–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
43
No
2
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 28, 1889

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 20 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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