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Senate roll call 266 · 49th Congress · Jul 20, 1886

To amend H. R. 8328, by eliminating certain lines and words, so as to read "wholesale dealers in oleomargarine shall pay $120 a year."

On Jul 20, 1886, the Senate voted 25–33 (HR 8328). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–28, Democrats 22–5. 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
25
No
33
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 20, 1886

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 28 no · 14 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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