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Senate roll call 318 · 47th Congress · Mar 22, 1882

To amend H.R. 1049 by reducing the salary of the superintendent of the fourth district, embracing the new jersey coast, from $2,500 to $2,000 a year. (p. 2156-

On Mar 22, 1882, the Senate voted 23–27 (HR 1049). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–17, Republicans 11–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
23
No
27
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 22, 1882

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 10 no · 22 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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