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Senate roll call 91 · 50th Congress · May 8, 1888

To amend S. 1430, by saving the right of any bona fide homesteader or pre-emption claimant to may 1, 1888, to confirm the right and title of all persons holding

On May 8, 1888, the Senate voted 25–16 (S 1430). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–15, Republicans 18–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
25
No
16
Did not vote
35
Date
May 8, 1888

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 15 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 1 no · 20 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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