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Senate roll call 45 · 48th Congress · Feb 8, 1884

To pass S. 19, relating to private land claims in certain states and territories. (p. 992-2)

On Feb 8, 1884, the Senate voted 28–15 (S 19). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–12, Democrats 18–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
28
No
15
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 S. 19, relating to private land…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-45/to-pass-s-19-relating-to-private-land-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).