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Senate roll call 195 · 50th Congress · Dec 5, 1888

To amend a substitute for H. R. 9051, by authorizing internal revenue commissioner to exempt distillers of pure fruit brandy from provisions of this bill, excep

On Dec 5, 1888, the Senate voted 16–30 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 17–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
16
No
30
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 5, 1888

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 13 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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