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Senate roll call 286 · 48th Congress · Jan 17, 1885

To amend S. 2112, to establish a commission to regulate interstate commerce, which amendment prohibits railroads from charging higher rate for transporting a si

On Jan 17, 1885, the Senate voted 11–32 (S 2112). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–23, Democrats 12–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

11

No

32

Did not vote

32

Date

Jan 17, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.