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Senate roll call 307 · 48th Congress · Feb 3, 1885

To amend H. R. 5461, by providing that a reduction in rates may be made prior to posting a new schedule, but the schedule must be posted within five days of suc

On Feb 3, 1885, the Senate voted 46–7 (HR 5461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–1, Republicans 20–7, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
46
No
7
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 3, 1885

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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