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Senate roll call 117 · 48th Congress · Apr 15, 1884

To amend S. 1755, dividing a portion of the reservation of the sioux indians in dakota into separate reservations and securing the relinquishment of the indian

On Apr 15, 1884, the Senate voted 40–2 (S 1755). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–1, Democrats 16–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
40
No
2
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 15, 1884

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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