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Senate roll call 409 · 48th Congress · Mar 2, 1885

To amend H. R. 8256, (app. March 3, 1885), (23 stat. L. 478) by eliminating a clause appropriating $25,000 for completion of the penitentiary in montana territo

On Mar 2, 1885, the Senate voted 30–24 (HR 8256). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–21, Democrats 22–2, 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

30

No

24

Did not vote

24

Date

Mar 2, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.