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Senate roll call 293 · 48th Congress · Jan 27, 1885

To adjourn, motion made during debate on the nicaragua treaty providing for the construction of an interoceanic canal. (p. 444)

On Jan 27, 1885, the Senate voted 28–27. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 1–27, Democrats 27–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

28

No

27

Did not vote

23

Date

Jan 27, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.