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Senate roll call 506 · 51st Congress · Mar 2, 1891

To amend S. 3738, by requiring the approval of Congress on all contracts by the postmaster general with american mail on american ships, between U.S. And forei

On Mar 2, 1891, the Senate voted 20–45 (S 3738). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–46, Democrats 22–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
20
No
45
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 2, 1891

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 46 no · 7 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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