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Senate roll call 86 · 49th Congress · Apr 10, 1886

To amend S. 67, by providing for the elimination of woman suffrage, which is recognized in washington.

On Apr 10, 1886, the Senate voted 14–25 (S 67). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–27, Democrats 15–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
14
No
25
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 10, 1886

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 27 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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