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Senate roll call 52 · 51st Congress · Mar 20, 1890

To order engrossment and third reading of S. 185, a bill to aid in the establishment and temporary support of common schools. (p.2429)

On Mar 20, 1890, the Senate voted 31–37 (S 185). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–18, Democrats 11–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
31
No
37
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 20, 1890

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 18 no · 11 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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