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Senate roll call 338 · 48th Congress · Feb 17, 1885

To amend S. 1886, quieting the title of settlers on the des moines river lands, which amendment eliminates the clause making valid the title of settlers to land

On Feb 17, 1885, the Senate voted 14–31 (S 1886). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–17, Democrats 6–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
14
No
31
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 17, 1885

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 14 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 17 no · 15 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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