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Senate roll call 191 · 48th Congress · Jun 17, 1884

To amend S. 1283, by providing that in no case or proceeding mentioned in this section shall the husband or wife be a competent witness, except as to fact of a

On Jun 17, 1884, the Senate voted 18–30 (S 1283). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–25, Democrats 19–5, 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

18

No

30

Did not vote

27

Date

Jun 17, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.