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Senate roll call 73 · 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, "raw cotton, cotton clot

On Mar 11, 1884, the Senate voted 24–37. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–19, Democrats 11–18, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
24
No
37
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 11, 1884

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 18 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 19 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-73/to-amend-the-treaty-of-commerce-concluded-on-jan (accessed 2026-10-17).

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