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Senate roll call 164 · 50th Congress · Aug 8, 1888

To consider S. 3304, a bill to prohibit the importation of chinese laborers to the U.S.

On Aug 8, 1888, the Senate voted 40–3 (S 3304). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 17–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
40
No
3
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 8, 1888

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 3 no · 17 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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