1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 290 (47th Congress)

Senate roll call 290 · 47th Congress · Mar 8, 1882

To amend S. 71 by providing that this bill shall not apply to any laborer with a certificate from the american consul at port of embarkation proviving he is a s

On Mar 8, 1882, the Senate voted 19–24 (S 71). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–21, Republicans 19–4, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
19
No
24
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 8, 1882

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 21 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 71 by providing that this bill…: Senate Vote, Mar 8, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-290/to-amend-s-71-by-providing-that-this-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).