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Senate roll call 36 · 48th Congress · Feb 7, 1884

To amend S. 19, regarding private land claims, which amendment eliminates section 11, and inserts instead the provision that all claims are barred unless a peti

On Feb 7, 1884, the Senate voted 17–26 (S 19). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–10, Democrats 3–16, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
17
No
26
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 7, 1884

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 16 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 10 no · 17 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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