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Senate roll call 308 · 47th Congress · Mar 17, 1882

To refer to the committee on finance, the resolution declaring it inexpedient and unwise to contract the currency by withdrawel from circulation of silver certi

On Mar 17, 1882, the Senate voted 30–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–1, Democrats 2–25, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
30
No
24
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 17, 1882

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 25 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on finance, the…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-308/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-finance-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).