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Senate roll call 525 · 47th Congress · Jul 24, 1882

To amend H.R. 5538 by providing that on all unbroken factory packages of smoking and manufactured tobacco held by dealers at the time the tax is reduced, and on

On Jul 24, 1882, the Senate voted 27–25 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 10–19, Democrats 17–9, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
27
No
25
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 24, 1882

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 19 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 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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