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Senate roll call 618 · 47th Congress · Dec 21, 1882

To adjourn, because of the lack of the necessary quorum to consider S. 133. (p. 528-1)

On Dec 21, 1882, the Senate voted 10–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–2, Republicans 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
10
No
6
Did not vote
67
Date
Dec 21, 1882

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote

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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