To consider H. R. 7299, forfeiting a part of certain lands granted to the state of iowa to aid in construction of railroads in that state. (p. 2294-1)

On Feb 28, 1885, the Senate voted 28–22 (HR 7299). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–19, Democrats 20–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 28
No: 22
Did not vote: 28
Date: Feb 28, 1885

By party

Democrats20 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans8 yes · 19 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Miller R-CA voted yes
Nathaniel Peter Hill R-CO voted yes
Thomas Mead Bowen R-CO voted yes
Joseph Emerson Brown D-GA voted no
James Falconer Wilson R-IA voted yes
William Boyd Allison R-IA voted yes
Benjamin Harrison R-IN voted yes
Preston B. Plumb R-KS voted yes
Charles Henry Van Wyck R-NE voted yes
John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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