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Senate roll call 571 · 47th Congress · Aug 5, 1882

To amend H.R. 6715 by providing that from and after nov. 1, 1882, the duty on imported wool shall be 25% ad valorem. (p. 6926-1)

On Aug 5, 1882, the Senate voted 12–35 (HR 6715). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–29, Democrats 12–8, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
12
No
35
Did not vote
33
Date
Aug 5, 1882

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 8 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • 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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