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Senate roll call 59 · 48th Congress · Feb 25, 1884

To amend in nature of a substitute for, S. 1155, which amendment stipulates that when United States bonds deposited as security for circulating notes become sub

On Feb 25, 1884, the Senate voted 14–36 (S 1155). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–16, Republicans 2–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
14
No
36
Did not vote
25
Date
Feb 25, 1884

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 22 no · 16 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 amend in nature of a substitute for, S…: Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-59/to-amend-in-nature-of-a-substitute-for-s (accessed 2026-10-17).