To consider S. 7, relating to acceptance of legal tender notes of the United States in payment of custom duties by any person, firm or corporation. (p. 3282-1)

On Apr 23, 1884, the Senate voted 22–26 (S 7). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–26, Democrats 22–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 22
No: 26
Did not vote: 28
Date: Apr 23, 1884

By party

Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 26 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Henry Van Wyck R-NE voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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