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Senate roll call 188 · 49th Congress · Jun 23, 1886

To refer to committee on the judiciary with instructions to report within eight days, S. 2578, a bill prohibiting members of Congress from acting as attorneys o

On Jun 23, 1886, the Senate voted 30–21 (S 2578). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–2, Democrats 5–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

30

No

21

Did not vote

29

Date

Jun 23, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.