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Senate roll call 359 · 49th Congress · Feb 2, 1887

To pass H. R. 10203, a bill to make an appropriation of $10,000 to buy seeds for distribution in certain counties in texas where the crops were wholly destroyed

On Feb 2, 1887, the Senate voted 34–16 (HR 10203). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–9, Democrats 12–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
34
No
16
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 2, 1887

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 13 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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