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Senate roll call 69 · 51st Congress · Mar 31, 1890

To amend S. 389, by directing the secretary of interior to place on the pension roll the names of any officers or enlisted men 62 years of age or over who have

On Mar 31, 1890, the Senate voted 19–39 (S 389). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–17, Democrats 2–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
19
No
39
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 31, 1890

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 24 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 no · 18 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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