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Senate roll call 87 · 48th Congress · Mar 21, 1884

To amend S. 1852, a bill fixing the salaries of the several judges of the United States district courts at $50,000 per annum, by making this act applicable only

On Mar 21, 1884, the Senate voted 14–45 (S 1852). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–31, Democrats 14–13, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
45
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 21, 1884

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 31 no · 8 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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