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Senate roll call 43 · 48th Congress · Feb 8, 1884

To amend the private land claims bill, S. 19, which amendment eliminates limitation of act to " a greater quanitity than 11 square leagues of land." (p. 992-1)

On Feb 8, 1884, the Senate voted 10–29 (S 19). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–19, Republicans 9–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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

10

No

29

Did not vote

37

Date

Feb 8, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.