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Senate roll call 285 · 48th Congress · Jan 17, 1885

To pass S.1331, making an appropriation for the relief of the first national bank of newton mass.

On Jan 17, 1885, the Senate voted 31–16 (S 1331). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–8, Democrats 14–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
31
No
16
Did not vote
31
Date
Jan 17, 1885

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 8 no · 15 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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