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Senate roll call 116 · 50th Congress · Jun 6, 1888

To amend H. R. 9859, by appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the purchase and improvements known as green and barren river improvements.

On Jun 6, 1888, the Senate voted 35–6 (HR 9859). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–3, Republicans 17–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members 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
35
No
6
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 6, 1888

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 4 no · 18 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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