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Senate roll call 18 · 48th Congress · Jan 21, 1884

To order the engrossment and third reading of a bill amending section 1860 of the revised statutes, so as not to exclude retired army officers from holding civi

On Jan 21, 1884, the Senate voted 37–11 (S 346). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–7, Democrats 17–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
37
No
11
Did not vote
30
Date
Jan 21, 1884

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 7 no · 13 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 order the engrossment and third reading…: Senate Vote, Jan 21, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-18/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).