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Senate roll call 256 · 47th Congress · Jan 31, 1882

To amend S. 46 by providing that after july 1, 1882, the bonds herein authorized shall be the only bonds receivable as security for national bank circulation FR

On Jan 31, 1882, the Senate voted 28–32 (S 46). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–4, Republicans 1–31, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
28
No
32
Did not vote
16
Date
Jan 31, 1882

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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