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Senate roll call 101 · 48th Congress · Apr 7, 1884

To amend S. 398, by defining the number of white, and the number of colored common schools, for the purpose of clarity. (p. 2706-2)

On Apr 7, 1884, the Senate voted 28–15 (S 398). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–1, Democrats 5–19, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
28
No
15
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 7, 1884

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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