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Senate roll call 57 · 48th Congress · Feb 21, 1884

To consent to the nomination of g. F. Evans, as postmaster at martinsburg VA., in place of j. W. Wisner, whose commission expired on jan. 13, 1884. (p. 193)

On Feb 21, 1884, the Senate voted 15–15. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–24, Republicans 22–1, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

15

No

15

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 21, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.