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Senate roll call 20 · 50th Congress · Jan 30, 1888

To consider a treaty between the U.S. And great britain concerning extradition of criminals, signed at london, june 25, 1886.

On Jan 30, 1888, the Senate voted 11–38. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–26, Republicans 10–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
11
No
38
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 30, 1888

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 26 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consider a treaty between the U.S. And…: Senate Vote, Jan 30, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-20/to-consider-a-treaty-between-the-u-s-and (accessed 2026-10-17).