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Senate roll call 170 · 48th Congress · May 28, 1884

To consider H. R. 5667, granting pensions to the soldiers and sailors of the mexican war. (p. 4598-1)

On May 28, 1884, the Senate voted 47–6 (HR 5667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–0, Republicans 19–6, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
47
No
6
Did not vote
23
Date
May 28, 1884

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 6 no · 15 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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