To amend the proposed amendment to H. J. RES. 119 (app. Feb. 13, 1884), (23 stat. L. 267), making an appropriation for the relief of lieut. A. W. Greely and his

On Jan 24, 1884, the Senate voted 30–35 (HJR 119). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–30, Democrats 28–3, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 30
No: 35
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jan 24, 1884

By party

Democrats28 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 30 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Charles William Jones D-FL voted no
John James Ingalls R-KS voted yes
Charles Henry Van Wyck R-NE voted yes
James Graham Fair D-NV voted no
Matthew Calbraith Butler D-SC voted no

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 the proposed amendment to H. J…: Senate Vote, Jan 24, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-21/to-amend-the-proposed-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).