To pass the preamble to the resolution, stipulating that the committee on privileges and elections inquire into the alleged election outrages in virginia and mi

On Jan 29, 1884, the Senate voted 32–29. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 31–0, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 32
No: 29
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jan 29, 1884

By party

Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass the preamble to the resolution…: Senate Vote, Jan 29, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-24/to-pass-the-preamble-to-the-resolution-stipulating-that (accessed 2026-10-16).