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Senate roll call 385 · 49th Congress · Feb 12, 1887

To go into executive session, motion made during consideration of H. R. 10793 (24 stat 569), a bill making appropriations for the post office department for fis

On Feb 12, 1887, the Senate voted 5–39. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–20, Republicans 3–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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

5

No

39

Did not vote

37

Date

Feb 12, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.