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Senate roll call 159 · 48th Congress · May 21, 1884

To consent to the nomination of william h. Wheeler, of winston, n. C., appointed under a temporary commission during the recess of the Senate, to be collector o

On May 21, 1884, the Senate voted 29–16. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–5, Democrats 9–14, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

29

No

16

Did not vote

27

Date

May 21, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.