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Senate roll call 305 · 47th Congress · Mar 15, 1882

To pass S. 375, a bill extending a patent to william d. Budlong for his invention for pegging shoes by using a peg instead of using a clamp. (p. 1909-2)

On Mar 15, 1882, the Senate voted 33–23 (S 375). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–1, Democrats 4–22, Independents 1–0, Others 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
33
No
23
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 15, 1882

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 1 no · 15 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.

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