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Senate roll call 253 · 48th Congress · Jul 4, 1884

To pass S. 468, (app. Feb. 10, 1885), (23 stat. L. 621), granting an increase of pension to MRS. Mary r. S. Eaton, widow of general amos r. Eaton, late commissa

On Jul 4, 1884, the Senate voted 27–14 (S 468). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–1, Democrats 2–13, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
27
No
14
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 4, 1884

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 468, (app. Feb. 10, 1885), (23…: Senate Vote, Jul 4, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-253/to-pass-s-468-app-feb-10-1885-23 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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