To amend H. R. 5800, for the relief of sarah b. Jackson, widow of william b. Jackson, civil war veteran, which amendment includes dependent parents in pensions,

On Feb 7, 1885, the Senate voted 30–17 (HR 5800). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 0–16, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 30
No: 17
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 7, 1885

By party

Democrats0 yes · 16 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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