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Senate roll call 406 · 49th Congress · Feb 22, 1887

To postpone action on H. R. 5190, a bill creating and enlarging the powers and duties of the department of agriculture, and creating an executive dept. To be KN

On Feb 22, 1887, the Senate voted 22–33 (HR 5190). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–29, Democrats 22–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

22

No

33

Did not vote

24

Date

Feb 22, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.