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Senate roll call 56 · 48th Congress · Feb 20, 1884

To amend, in nature of a substitute for S. 1155, which amendment stipulates that banks depositing 4% bonds before jan. 1, 1890, will receive circulating notes e

On Feb 20, 1884, the Senate voted 20–36 (S 1155). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–9, Democrats 0–28, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
20
No
36
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 20, 1884

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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