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Senate roll call 85 · 48th Congress · Mar 19, 1884

To postpone until tomorrow consideration of S. 318, aiding in the establishment and temporary support of common schools. (p. 2061-2)

On Mar 19, 1884, the Senate voted 16–38 (S 318). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–17, Republicans 5–19, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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

16

No

38

Did not vote

24

Date

Mar 19, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.