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Senate roll call 80 · 49th Congress · Apr 8, 1886

To amend S. 1484, a bill to authorize the kansas and arkansas valley railroad to construct and operate a railway through the indian territory and for other purp

On Apr 8, 1886, the Senate voted 15–27 (S 1484). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–10, Democrats 4–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
15
No
27
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 8, 1886

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 17 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 10 no · 22 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 S. 1484, a bill to authorize the…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-S-80/to-amend-s-1484-a-bill-to-authorize-the (accessed 2026-10-17).