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Senate roll call 258 · 50th Congress · Jan 7, 1889

To pass S. J. RES. 122, declaring the disapproval of Congress respecting the connections of european governments with interoceanic canals at the isthmus of dari

On Jan 7, 1889, the Senate voted 49–3 (SJR 122). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 20–3. 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
49
No
3
Did not vote
24
Date
Jan 7, 1889

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 10 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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