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Senate roll call 183 · 49th Congress · Jun 18, 1886

To indefinitely postpone consideration of S. 839, a bill to repeal the civil service law.

On Jun 18, 1886, the Senate voted 33–6 (S 839). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–1, Democrats 10–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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

33

No

6

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 18, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.