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Senate roll call 29 · 50th Congress · Feb 20, 1888

To proceed to the consideration of S. 931, incorporating the washington cable electric railway of the district of columbia.

On Feb 20, 1888, the Senate voted 29–14 (S 931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–13, Republicans 20–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
29
No
14
Did not vote
31
Date
Feb 20, 1888

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 2 no · 17 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 proceed to the consideration of S. 931…: Senate Vote, Feb 20, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-29/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-931-incorporating (accessed 2026-10-17).