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Senate roll call 191 · 50th Congress · Dec 5, 1888

To table an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H. R. 9051, a bill reducing taxation and simplifying revenue collection laws. The amendment repeals int

On Dec 5, 1888, the Senate voted 19–26 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–32, Democrats 28–0. 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
19
No
26
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 5, 1888

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 32 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table an amendment in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, Dec 5, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-191/to-table-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).