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Senate roll call 590 · 47th Congress · Dec 7, 1882

To amend S. 1382, a bill establishing a uniform system of bankruptcy in the United States, by striking out in section two the words, "that a person may be throw

On Dec 7, 1882, the Senate voted 28–23 (S 1382). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–2, Republicans 4–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
28
No
23
Did not vote
31
Date
Dec 7, 1882

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 20 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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