To pass the resolution ratifying the treaty which provides for the construction of an interoceanic canal across the the territory of nicaragua. (p. 452,453)

On Jan 29, 1885, the Senate voted 32–23. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–1, Democrats 7–27, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 23
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jan 29, 1885

By party

Democrats7 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Lawrence Pugh D-AL voted yes
John Tyler Morgan D-AL voted yes
James Thompson Farley D-CA voted yes
Charles William Jones D-FL voted yes
Joseph Emerson Brown D-GA voted yes
John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted yes
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted yes
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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