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Senate roll call 69 · 50th Congress · Apr 2, 1888

To amend H. R. 2927, a bill authorizing the construction of a bridge across the mississippi river at memphis, tennesee, by stipulating that said bridge should p

On Apr 2, 1888, the Senate voted 30–11 (HR 2927). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–2, Republicans 11–9. 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
30
No
11
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 2, 1888

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 9 no · 19 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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