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Senate roll call 6 · 51st Congress · Mar 28, 1889

To consent to the nomination of murat halstead, to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to germany.

On Mar 28, 1889, the Senate voted 16–23. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 30–5, Democrats 0–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
16
No
23
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 28, 1889

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 18 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 consent to the nomination of murat…: Senate Vote, Mar 28, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-6/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-murat-halstead-to (accessed 2026-10-17).