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Senate roll call 133 · 50th Congress · Jul 17, 1888

To amend S. 405, a bill adjusting the accounts of laborers, workers and mechanics arising under the eight hour law, by declaring it unlawful for any U.S. Office

On Jul 17, 1888, the Senate voted 15–29 (S 405). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–24, Republicans 15–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

15

No

29

Did not vote

29

Date

Jul 17, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.