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Senate roll call 70 · 51st Congress · Mar 31, 1890

To pass S. 389.

On Mar 31, 1890, the Senate voted 42–12 (S 389). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–0, Democrats 10–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
42
No
12
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 31, 1890

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 14 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 13 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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