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Senate roll call 109 · 49th Congress · May 4, 1886

To amend as in committee of the whole, H. R. 5887, by providing that contracts with owners of american steamships are for term of not less than five years nor m

On May 4, 1886, the Senate voted 29–27 (HR 5887). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–3, Democrats 3–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 49th Congress (1885–1886), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

29

No

27

Did not vote

22

Date

May 4, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.