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Senate roll call 318 · 48th Congress · Feb 7, 1885

To consider H. R. 5670, (app. Feb. 14, 1885), (23 stat. L. 305), authorizing a retired list for private and non-commissioned soldiers of the United States army

On Feb 7, 1885, the Senate voted 44–3 (HR 5670). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–1, Democrats 16–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
44
No
3
Did not vote
31
Date
Feb 7, 1885

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consider H. R. 5670, (app. Feb. 14…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-318/to-consider-h-r-5670-app-feb-14-1885 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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