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Senate roll call 339 · 48th Congress · Feb 17, 1885

To amend H. R. 2550, by eliminating section 3 imposing a fine of $1000 for each offense for assisting or soliciting the import of aliens into the U.S. To perfor

On Feb 17, 1885, the Senate voted 12–40 (HR 2550). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 12–11, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
12
No
40
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 17, 1885

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 11 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 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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