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Senate roll call 63 · 48th Congress · Feb 28, 1884

To amend S. 698, authorizing construction of additional steel vessels for the navy, which amendment requires the vessels to be built as follows: two heavily ar

On Feb 28, 1884, the Senate voted 17–34 (S 698). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–28, Democrats 19–9, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
17
No
34
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 28, 1884

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 28 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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