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Senate roll call 154 · 50th Congress · Aug 2, 1888

To proceed with the fisheries treaty between the U.S. And great britain in reference to the interpretation of the convention of october 20, 1818, signed at wash

On Aug 2, 1888, the Senate voted 24–22. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 0–25. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
24
No
22
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 2, 1888

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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