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Senate roll call 47 · 48th Congress · Feb 12, 1884

To amend S. 1139, authorizing the construction of a building for the accommodation of the congressional library, by eliminating sections 1,4,5 and 6, which prov

On Feb 12, 1884, the Senate voted 3–37 (S 1139). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–17, Republicans 0–20, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 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

3

No

37

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 12, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.