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Senate roll call 274 · 48th Congress · Dec 22, 1884

To consider S. 654, providing for a commission on the subject of the alcoholic liquor traffic. (p. 420-2)

On Dec 22, 1884, the Senate voted 23–16 (S 654). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–2, Democrats 0–16. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

23

No

16

Did not vote

36

Date

Dec 22, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.