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Senate roll call 608 · 47th Congress · Dec 16, 1882

To proceed to the consideration of executive business, thereby postponing consideration of S. 133. (p. 370-1)

On Dec 16, 1882, the Senate voted 17–26. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 17–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
17
No
26
Did not vote
40
Date
Dec 16, 1882

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 20 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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