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Senate roll call 385 · 50th Congress · Mar 2, 1889

To override veto of S. 139, of S. 139 crediting and paying to the several states and the district of columbia all monies collected under the direct tax levied b

On Mar 2, 1889, the Senate voted 45–9 (S 139). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–2, Democrats 19–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
45
No
9
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 2, 1889

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 2 no · 6 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 override veto of S. 139, of S. 139…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-385/to-override-veto-of-s-139-of-s-139 (accessed 2026-10-17).