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Senate roll call 72 · 48th Congress · Mar 11, 1884

To amend the treaty of commerce concluded on jan. 20, 1883, as amended, between the United States and mexico, which amendment includes "SALT pork, bacon, hams,

On Mar 11, 1884, the Senate voted 23–36. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–20, Democrats 11–16, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
23
No
36
Did not vote
19
Date
Mar 11, 1884

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 20 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the treaty of commerce concluded on…: Senate Vote, Mar 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-72/to-amend-the-treaty-of-commerce-concluded-on-jan (accessed 2026-10-17).

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