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Senate roll call 434 · 49th Congress · Feb 28, 1887

To pass S. 260 a bill to prohibit the mailing of newspapers and other publications containing lottery advertisements and prescribing a penalty for the violation

On Feb 28, 1887, the Senate voted 39–10 (S 260). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 12–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
39
No
10
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 28, 1887

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 14 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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