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Senate roll call 342 · 47th Congress · Apr 5, 1882

To refer to the committee on foreign relations, in order to prevent consideration of the President's veto message and accompanying papers on S. 71. (p. 2607-2)

On Apr 5, 1882, the Senate voted 19–29 (S 71). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–5, Democrats 0–23, Independents 0–1. 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
19
No
29
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 5, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 5 no · 18 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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