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Senate roll call 83 · 48th Congress · Mar 17, 1884

To pass S. J. RES. 75. (p. 1974-1)

On Mar 17, 1884, the Senate voted 29–14 (SJR 75). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–15, Republicans 22–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
29
No
14
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 17, 1884

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 15 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 18 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. J. RES. 75. (p. 1974-1): Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-83/to-pass-s-j-res-75-p-1974-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).