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Senate roll call 134 · 48th Congress · Apr 28, 1884

To consider S. 1477, authorizing the construction of a bridge across the potomac river at the "three sisters," near georgetown, d. C. (p. 3457-2)

On Apr 28, 1884, the Senate voted 26–15 (S 1477). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–2, Democrats 5–14, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
26
No
15
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 28, 1884

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 14 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 2 no · 17 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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