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Senate roll call 307 · 49th Congress · Aug 2, 1886

To pass a resolution confirming the appointment of fitz john porter as colonel in the U.S. Army as of may 14, 1861.

On Aug 2, 1886, the Senate voted 33–18. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–24, Democrats 31–0. 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

33

No

18

Did not vote

18

Date

Aug 2, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.