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Senate roll call 178 · 48th Congress · May 29, 1884

To amend H. R. 6656, (app. July 5, 1884), (23 stat. L. 123), making appropriation for district of columbia for fiscal 1885. Which amendment eliminates the prov

On May 29, 1884, the Senate voted 41–5 (HR 6656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–4, Republicans 22–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
41
No
5
Did not vote
32
Date
May 29, 1884

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 1 no · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 6656, (app. July 5, 1884)…: Senate Vote, May 29, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-178/to-amend-h-r-6656-app-july-5-1884 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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