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Senate roll call 258 · 48th Congress · Dec 8, 1884

To amend S. 16428 incorporating the spokane falls and coeur d'alene railway company, which amendment eliminates that part of the bill which granted the railroad

On Dec 8, 1884, the Senate voted 37–17 (S 16428). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 10–17, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
17
Did not vote
23
Date
Dec 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 17 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 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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