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Senate roll call 250 · 48th Congress · Jul 4, 1884

To postpone consideration of S. 2022, establishing a postal telegraph system, to three o'clock to-day. (p. 6022-1)

On Jul 4, 1884, the Senate voted 35–18 (S 2022). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–15, Democrats 23–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

35

No

18

Did not vote

25

Date

Jul 4, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.