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Senate roll call 368 · 49th Congress · Feb 4, 1887

To amend an amendment to S. 2578, by striking from the amendment that section which makes it unlawful for congressmen to accept employment as attorneys, or to r

On Feb 4, 1887, the Senate voted 27–27 (S 2578). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 19–12, Democrats 13–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

27

No

27

Did not vote

22

Date

Feb 4, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.