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Senate roll call 71 · 50th Congress · Apr 4, 1888

To proceed to consideration of S. 325, a bill granting right of way through the crow indian reservation to the billings', clark's fork and cooke city railroad c

On Apr 4, 1888, the Senate voted 34–17 (S 325). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–13, Democrats 21–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
34
No
17
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 4, 1888

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 13 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 proceed to consideration of S. 325, a…: Senate Vote, Apr 4, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-71/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-325-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).