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Senate roll call 218 · 51st Congress · Jul 25, 1890

To consider H. R. 6944, a bill to transfer the revenue cutter service from the treasury department to the navy department.

On Jul 25, 1890, the Senate voted 32–22 (HR 6944). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–22, Democrats 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
32
No
22
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 25, 1890

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 22 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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