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Senate roll call 85 · 48th Congress · Mar 19, 1884

To postpone until tomorrow consideration of S. 318, aiding in the establishment and temporary support of common schools. (p. 2061-2)

On Mar 19, 1884, the Senate voted 16–38 (S 318). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–17, Republicans 5–19, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
16
No
38
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 19, 1884

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 17 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 19 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone until tomorrow consideration of…: Senate Vote, Mar 19…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-85/to-postpone-until-tomorrow-consideration-of-s-318-aiding (accessed 2026-10-17).