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Senate roll call 357 · 47th Congress · Apr 18, 1882

To amend in the nature of a substitute S. 589, a bill providing for the claim of sarah MC donald, that she is entitled to land purchased by her deceased husband

On Apr 18, 1882, the Senate voted 35–10 (S 589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–5, Republicans 15–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
10
Did not vote
38
Date
Apr 18, 1882

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 5 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute S…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-357/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-s (accessed 2026-10-17).