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Senate roll call 287 · 48th Congress · Jan 17, 1885

To consider S. 1886, quieting titles of settlers on the des. Moines river lands in the state of iowa notwithstanding a rule allowing only a five-minute discussi

On Jan 17, 1885, the Senate voted 32–13 (S 1886). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–9, Democrats 18–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
32
No
13
Did not vote
33
Date
Jan 17, 1885

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 9 no · 17 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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