To consent to the nomination of eugene h. Dibble, as postmaster at camden, s. C., in place of e. H. Brooks, whose commission expired december 15, 1883.

On Jul 4, 1884, the Senate voted 8–35. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–15, Democrats 0–20, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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: 8
No: 35
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jul 4, 1884

By party

Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 15 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orville Hitchcock Platt R-CT voted yes
James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted yes
Omar Dwight Conger R-MI voted yes
Samuel James Renwick Mcmillan R-MN voted yes
Elbridge Gerry Lapham R-NY voted yes
Joseph Norton Dolph R-OR voted yes
Philetus Sawyer R-WI voted yes

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 consent to the nomination of eugene h…: Senate Vote, Jul 4, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-248/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-eugene-h-dibble (accessed 2026-10-17).