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Senate roll call 472 · 47th Congress · Jul 3, 1882

To amend H.R. 6243 by reducing the appropriations for claims resulting from the illness and death of President garfield from $75,000 to $52,000 for funeral awar

On Jul 3, 1882, the Senate voted 20–21 (HR 6243). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–19, Democrats 17–0, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
20
No
21
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 3, 1882

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 19 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others0 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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