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Senate roll call 38 · 49th Congress · Feb 18, 1886

To consider S. 91, a bill to amend an act granting a right of way for a railroad and telegraph line through the lands of the choctaw and chickasaw nations of in

On Feb 18, 1886, the Senate voted 31–13 (S 91). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–0, Republicans 9–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
31
No
13
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 18, 1886

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 13 no · 23 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 consider S. 91, a bill to amend an act…: Senate Vote, Feb 18, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-38/to-consider-s-91-a-bill-to-amend-an (accessed 2026-10-17).