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Senate roll call 216 · 48th Congress · Jun 24, 1884

To amend H. R. 5667, by giving to persons entitled to mexican war pensions in accordance with previous laws, the right to the increased rates up to $24.00 per m

On Jun 24, 1884, the Senate voted 28–29 (HR 5667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–30, Democrats 29–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

28

No

29

Did not vote

18

Date

Jun 24, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.