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Senate roll call 334 · 47th Congress · Mar 30, 1882

To pass S. 416, a bill authorizing the President, with the Senate's consent, to nominate and appoint eugene wells, United States army, second lieutenant of arti

On Mar 30, 1882, the Senate voted 35–21 (S 416). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–0, Republicans 7–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
35
No
21
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 30, 1882

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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