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Senate roll call 147 · 48th Congress · May 8, 1884

To amend H. R. 2228, (app. June 26, 1884), (23 stat. L. 53), removing certain burdens on the american merchant marine and encouraging the american in the foreig

On May 8, 1884, the Senate voted 19–34 (HR 2228). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 22–5, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

19

No

34

Did not vote

21

Date

May 8, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.