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Senate roll call 120 · 48th Congress · Apr 17, 1884

To pass S. 1412 (app. Feb. 25, 1885), (23 stat. L. 320), authorizing the secretary of war to adjust and settle the account for arms between the state of south c

On Apr 17, 1884, the Senate voted 30–12 (S 1412). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 9–12, Democrats 20–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
30
No
12
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 17, 1884

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 12 no · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1412 (app. Feb. 25, 1885), (23…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-120/to-pass-s-1412-app-feb-25-1885-23 (accessed 2026-10-17).