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Senate roll call 221 · 49th Congress · Jul 7, 1886

To amend H. R. 7480, by providing that no appropriation be made to improve the south fork of the cumberland river in kentucky.

On Jul 7, 1886, the Senate voted 23–21 (HR 7480). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 4–21, Republicans 21–3. 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
23
No
21
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 7, 1886

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 21 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 3 no · 21 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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