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Senate roll call 339 · 48th Congress · Feb 17, 1885

To amend H. R. 2550, by eliminating section 3 imposing a fine of $1000 for each offense for assisting or soliciting the import of aliens into the U.S. To perfor

On Feb 17, 1885, the Senate voted 12–40 (HR 2550). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 12–11, Others 0–1. 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

12

No

40

Did not vote

26

Date

Feb 17, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.