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Senate roll call 250 · 48th Congress · Jul 4, 1884

To postpone consideration of S. 2022, establishing a postal telegraph system, to three o'clock to-day. (p. 6022-1)

On Jul 4, 1884, the Senate voted 35–18 (S 2022). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–15, Democrats 23–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
35
No
18
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 4, 1884

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 15 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 postpone consideration of S. 2022…: Senate Vote, Jul 4, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-250/to-postpone-consideration-of-s-2022-establishing-a-postal (accessed 2026-10-17).