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Senate roll call 265 · 47th Congress · Feb 14, 1882

To proceed to executive business, made during debate on the resolution providing that, in the opinion of the Senate, the act of jan. 25, 1879, commonly known as

On Feb 14, 1882, the Senate voted 17–29. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–4, Republicans 0–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
17
No
29
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 14, 1882

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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 proceed to executive business, made…: Senate Vote, Feb 14, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-265/to-proceed-to-executive-business-made-during-debate-on (accessed 2026-10-17).