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Senate roll call 57 · 49th Congress · Mar 15, 1886

To amend H. R. 545 (24 stat l. 5), a bill to increase the pensions of widows and dependent relatives, by providing that pensions payable to minors who are insan

On Mar 15, 1886, the Senate voted 25–22 (HR 545). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–5, Democrats 3–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

25

No

22

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 15, 1886

From Voteview roll call records.