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Senate roll call 200 · 48th Congress · Jun 18, 1884

To amend S. 1283, by adding a new section which provides that any party accused of bigamy shall have a fair trial before a jury according to the common law and

On Jun 18, 1884, the Senate voted 16–30 (S 1283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–6, Republicans 0–23, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

16

No

30

Did not vote

29

Date

Jun 18, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.