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Senate roll call 259 · 48th Congress · Dec 8, 1884

To order engrossment and third reading of S. 1170, for the relief of richard hawley and sons on the matter of a refund of overcharge of duty which the customs c

On Dec 8, 1884, the Senate voted 19–29 (S 1170). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–12, Democrats 6–18, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
19
No
29
Did not vote
28
Date
Dec 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 18 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading of S…: Senate Vote, Dec 8, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-259/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s-1170 (accessed 2026-10-17).