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Senate roll call 506 · 51st Congress · Mar 2, 1891

To amend S. 3738, by requiring the approval of Congress on all contracts by the postmaster general with american mail on american ships, between U.S. And forei

On Mar 2, 1891, the Senate voted 20–45 (S 3738). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–46, Democrats 22–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

20

No

45

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 2, 1891

From Voteview roll call records.