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Senate roll call 108 · 48th Congress · Apr 7, 1884

To amend S. 398, by providing that the money appropriated shall be raised by a direct tax levied annually on each of the states of the United States, which shal

On Apr 7, 1884, the Senate voted 6–38 (S 398). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–21, Democrats 5–16, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
6
No
38
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 7, 1884

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 16 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 21 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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