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Senate roll call 378 · 49th Congress · Feb 7, 1887

To pass a resolution confirming the appoint of james matthews as recorder of deeds in the district of columbia, and removing the injunction of secrecy from all

On Feb 7, 1887, the Senate voted 46–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 17–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
46
No
1
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 7, 1887

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 16 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 pass a resolution confirming the appoint…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-378/to-pass-a-resolution-confirming-the-appoint-of-james (accessed 2026-10-17).