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Senate roll call 129 · 48th Congress · Apr 21, 1884

To amend S. 1372, by providing that a person, under this act, is insolvent only when his liablilites exceed in amount the value of his property liable to execut

On Apr 21, 1884, the Senate voted 11–34 (S 1372). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–29, Democrats 11–5, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
11
No
34
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 21, 1884

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 29 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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