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Senate roll call 129 · 50th Congress · Jul 2, 1888

To amend H. R. 9859, by reducing the appropriation for improving the james river in virginia, below richmond, from $225,000 to $200,000.

On Jul 2, 1888, the Senate voted 19–22 (HR 9859). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–21, Republicans 16–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

19

No

22

Did not vote

35

Date

Jul 2, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.