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Senate roll call 213 · 51st Congress · Jul 21, 1890

To consider H. R. 6944, transferring the revenue cutter service from the treasury department to the naval establishment.

On Jul 21, 1890, the Senate voted 30–23 (HR 6944). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–19, Democrats 20–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
30
No
23
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 21, 1890

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 19 no · 23 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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