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Senate roll call 237 · 48th Congress · Jun 30, 1884

To amend H. R. 7012, by appropriating $300,000 for improving the falls of the ohio river at louisville, kentucky, subject to approval of the secretary of war.

On Jun 30, 1884, the Senate voted 30–27 (HR 7012). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–20, Republicans 19–7, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
27
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 30, 1884

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 20 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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. 7012, by appropriating…: Senate Vote, Jun 30, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-237/to-amend-h-r-7012-by-appropriating-300-000 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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