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Senate roll call 400 · 47th Congress · May 19, 1882

To amend S. 67 by granting california 5% of the net proceeds of lands sold in that state on the basis of $1.25 per acre, despite the fact that no contract was e

On May 19, 1882, the Senate voted 23–17 (S 67). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–8, Democrats 10–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

23

No

17

Did not vote

37

Date

May 19, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.