To pass the resolution confirming the appointment of s. O. Swackhamer of union, oregon as register of the land office at la grande, oregon, replacing henry w. D

On Feb 24, 1885, the Senate voted 24–18. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 0–27, Others 2–0. 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: 24
No: 18
Did not vote: 18
Date: Feb 24, 1885

By party

Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the resolution confirming the…: Senate Vote, Feb 24, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-373/to-pass-the-resolution-confirming-the-appointment-of-s (accessed 2026-10-17).