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Senate roll call 122 · 48th Congress · Apr 17, 1884

To amend S. 1372, by giving wages due to laboring men employed by a bankrupt firm or person, priority over all other claims. (p. 3051-2)

On Apr 17, 1884, the Senate voted 17–23 (S 1372). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–21, Democrats 17–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

17

No

23

Did not vote

37

Date

Apr 17, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.