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Senate roll call 261 · 47th Congress · Feb 3, 1882

To amend S. 46 by providing that any banks giving the notice required by this section for withdrawing its circulating notes be required to withdraw the amount s

On Feb 3, 1882, the Senate voted 20–27 (S 46). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–24, Democrats 18–6, Independents 1–0, 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 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
20
No
27
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 3, 1882

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 46 by providing that any banks…: Senate Vote, Feb 3, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-261/to-amend-s-46-by-providing-that-any-banks (accessed 2026-10-17).