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Senate roll call 201 · 48th Congress · Jun 18, 1884

To amend S. 1283, by eliminating the section which provides that the lawful husband or wife may be not only introduced as a witness and made competent for that

On Jun 18, 1884, the Senate voted 15–31 (S 1283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–6, Republicans 0–24, 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

15

No

31

Did not vote

28

Date

Jun 18, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.