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Senate roll call 321 · 48th Congress · Feb 7, 1885

To concur in amendment made in committe of the whole to H. R. 5800, an act for relief of sarah b. Jackson, widow of william b. Jackson, civil war veteran, whic

On Feb 7, 1885, the Senate voted 37–12 (HR 5800). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–1, Democrats 6–10, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
12
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 7, 1885

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 10 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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