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Senate roll call 138 · 50th Congress · Jul 19, 1888

To pass a resolution, appointing melville w. Fuller chief justice of the supreme court of U.S.

On Jul 19, 1888, the Senate voted 41–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–0, Republicans 10–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
41
No
20
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 19, 1888

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans10 yes · 26 no · 3 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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