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Senate roll call 332 · 48th Congress · Feb 13, 1885

To postpone action on H. R. 39338 (app. Feb. 28, 18825), (23 stat. L. 337) declaring a forfeiture of lands granted to the texas pacific railroad co. And to cons

On Feb 13, 1885, the Senate voted 30–19 (HR 39338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–4, Democrats 4–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
30
No
19
Did not vote
29
Date
Feb 13, 1885

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 15 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 4 no · 10 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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