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Senate roll call 320 · 49th Congress · Dec 7, 1886

To refer to the committee on commerce, a resolution asking the secretary of war to advise the Senate as to changes made by the U.S. Engineers in charge of const

On Dec 7, 1886, the Senate voted 18–34. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–31, Democrats 18–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
18
No
34
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 7, 1886

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 31 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on commerce, a…: Senate Vote, Dec 7, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-320/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-commerce-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).