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Senate roll call 108 · 50th Congress · May 22, 1888

To hold in open session further consideration of resolution, concerning the interpretation of a convention with great britain signed at washington, february 15,

On May 22, 1888, the Senate voted 28–28. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–1, Democrats 0–36. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
28
No
28
Did not vote
2
Date
May 22, 1888

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 1 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 hold in open session further…: Senate Vote, May 22, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-108/to-hold-in-open-session-further-consideration-of-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).