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Senate roll call 284 · 48th Congress · Jan 17, 1885

To amend S. 1331, making an appropriation for the relief of the first national bank of newton, mass., which amendment appropriates $36,746.15 for payment of int

On Jan 17, 1885, the Senate voted 18–37 (S 1331). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–19, Democrats 9–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
18
No
37
Did not vote
23
Date
Jan 17, 1885

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 19 no · 12 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 amend S. 1331, making an appropriation…: Senate Vote, Jan 17, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-284/to-amend-s-1331-making-an-appropriation-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).