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Senate roll call 319 · 48th Congress · Feb 7, 1885

To pass H. R. 5670, (app. Feb. 14, 1885), (23 stat. L. 305), relating to retirement of soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the United States army who have

On Feb 7, 1885, the Senate voted 37–5 (HR 5670). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–0, Democrats 10–5, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
37
No
5
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 7, 1885

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 15 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 5670, (app. Feb. 14, 1885)…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-319/to-pass-h-r-5670-app-feb-14-1885 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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