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Senate roll call 162 · 48th Congress · May 22, 1884

To consider S. 1017, prohibiting the mailing of newspapers and other publications containing lottery advertisements, and prescribing a penalty for the violation

On May 22, 1884, the Senate voted 22–29 (S 1017). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–28, Republicans 22–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
22
No
29
Did not vote
27
Date
May 22, 1884

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 1 no · 17 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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