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Senate roll call 406 · 48th Congress · Mar 2, 1885

To amend an amendment to H. R. 8256, (app. March 3, 1885), (23 stat. L. 478) by eliminating a proviso that the entire cost of a post office building to be erect

On Mar 2, 1885, the Senate voted 20–35 (HR 8256). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–28, Democrats 17–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

35

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 2, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.