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Senate roll call 132 · 50th Congress · Jul 17, 1888

To pass S. 239, a bill to appoint general fremont to the army and then place him on retired list with rank of major general because of distinguished service in

On Jul 17, 1888, the Senate voted 29–21 (S 239). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 5–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
29
No
21
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 17, 1888

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 21 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 12 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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