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Senate roll call 123 · 49th Congress · May 12, 1886

To amend S. 1532, by providing that it be unlawful for any common carrier to charge more in the aggregate for the transportation of passengers or property for a

On May 12, 1886, the Senate voted 23–24 (S 1532). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 26–2, Democrats 1–24. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
23
No
24
Did not vote
28
Date
May 12, 1886

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 24 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 2 no · 17 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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