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Senate roll call 364 · 47th Congress · Apr 25, 1882

To amend H.R. 5804 by eliminating the provision that, wherever used, the words "chinese laborers" shall mean skilled and unskilled chinese laborers employed in

On Apr 25, 1882, the Senate voted 29–28 (HR 5804). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–3, Democrats 0–28, Independents 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
29
No
28
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 25, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 3 no · 11 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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