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Senate roll call 39 · 48th Congress · Feb 8, 1884

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, S. 19 regarding private land claims, by substituting for the bill a more direct and compact way of presenting private c

On Feb 8, 1884, the Senate voted 14–28 (S 19). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–9, Democrats 0–19, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
28
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 19 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend, in the nature of a substitute, S…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-39/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-s (accessed 2026-10-17).