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Senate roll call 385 · 48th Congress · Feb 25, 1885

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 8179, (app. March 3, 1885), (23 stat. L. 388). (p. 2144-1)

On Feb 25, 1885, the Senate voted 20–21. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–19, Democrats 16–0, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
20
No
21
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 25, 1885

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 19 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

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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