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Senate roll call 187 · 49th Congress · Jun 23, 1886

To reconsider the vote by which S. 2578, a bill prohibiting members of Congress from acting as attorneys or employees for railroad companies holding charters or

On Jun 23, 1886, the Senate voted 31–21 (S 2578). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–2, Democrats 6–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

31

No

21

Did not vote

23

Date

Jun 23, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.