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Senate roll call 71 · 48th Congress · Mar 10, 1884

To amend S. 140, establishing a bureau of labor statistics by increasing the salary of the chief of this bureau from $2,500 to $3,500. (p. 1746-1)

On Mar 10, 1884, the Senate voted 39–13 (S 140). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–1, Democrats 11–12, Others 1–0. 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

39

No

13

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 10, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.