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Senate roll call 69 · 48th Congress · Mar 6, 1884

To pass S. 399, authorizing the secretary of the treasury to pay to albert h. Emory, in full settlement of his claims against the United States, for the inventi

On Mar 6, 1884, the Senate voted 34–15 (S 399). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–3, Democrats 9–14, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
34
No
15
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 6, 1884

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 3 no · 13 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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