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Senate roll call 388 · 47th Congress · May 11, 1882

To recommit S. 420 to the committee on the judiciary with instructions to prepare and report a bill establishing this court, as inferior to the supreme court an

On May 11, 1882, the Senate voted 17–24 (S 420). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–2, Republicans 0–20, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

17

No

24

Did not vote

37

Date

May 11, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.