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Senate roll call 123 · 48th Congress · Apr 17, 1884

To amend S. 1372, by inserting an enabling clause placing servants and laborers third in the order of priority, immediately after the payment of the expenses of

On Apr 17, 1884, the Senate voted 24–10 (S 1372). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–10, Democrats 16–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
24
No
10
Did not vote
44
Date
Apr 17, 1884

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 10 no · 22 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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