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Senate roll call 545 · 47th Congress · Jul 31, 1882

To amend H.R. 6616 by eliminating the clause proving that the active list of lieutenants in the navy consist of 200, and that no promotions be made to fill vaca

On Jul 31, 1882, the Senate voted 24–33 (HR 6616). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–20, Democrats 13–14, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
24
No
33
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 31, 1882

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 14 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 20 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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