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Senate roll call 303 · 47th Congress · Mar 14, 1882

To pass S. 706, a bill authorizing martha j. Coston to apply to the commissioner of patents for extension of her letterspatent on pyrotechnic night signals, and

On Mar 14, 1882, the Senate voted 34–22 (S 706). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–2, Democrats 4–20, Independents 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
34
No
22
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 14, 1882

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 20 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 2 no · 12 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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