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Senate roll call 357 · 48th Congress · Feb 19, 1885

To pass H. R. 3933, (app. Feb. 28, 1885), (23 stat. L. 337) declaring a forfeiture of lands granted to the texas pacific railway company.

On Feb 19, 1885, the Senate voted 56–2 (HR 3933). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–2, Democrats 29–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
56
No
2
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 19, 1885

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 3933, (app. Feb. 28, 1885)…: Senate Vote, Feb 19, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-357/to-pass-h-r-3933-app-feb-28-1885 (accessed 2026-10-17).