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Senate roll call 455 · 49th Congress · Mar 3, 1887

To amend H. R. 11234, deficiency appropriations bill, by authorizing payment to the south boston iron works for guns now being constructed.

On Mar 3, 1887, the Senate voted 32–12 (HR 11234). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–1, Democrats 5–12. 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
32
No
12
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 3, 1887

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 12 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 1 no · 17 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 amend H. R. 11234, deficiency…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-455/to-amend-h-r-11234-deficiency-appropriations-bill-by (accessed 2026-10-17).