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Senate roll call 446 · 49th Congress · Mar 3, 1887

Confirmation of the nomination of james m. Trotter, as recorder of deeds for the district of columbia.

On Mar 3, 1887, the Senate voted 30–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–7, Democrats 11–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
30
No
11
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 3, 1887

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 7 no · 12 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, “Confirmation of the nomination of james m…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-446/confirmation-of-the-nomination-of-james-m-trotter-as (accessed 2026-10-17).