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Senate roll call 2 · 50th Congress · Dec 20, 1887

To proceed to consider S. 371, a bill to aid in the establishment and temporary support of the common schools.

On Dec 20, 1887, the Senate voted 38–15 (S 371). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–15, Republicans 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

38

No

15

Did not vote

21

Date

Dec 20, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.