To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 5656.

On Dec 22, 1882, the Senate voted 38–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–2, Republicans 9–12, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 38
No: 13
Did not vote: 30
Date: Dec 22, 1882

By party

Democrats28 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans9 yes · 12 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Nathaniel Peter Hill R-CO voted yes
John Alexander Logan R-IL voted yes
Alvin Saunders R-NE voted yes
Charles Henry Van Wyck R-NE voted yes
Warner Miller R-NY voted yes
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
James Donald Cameron R-PA voted yes
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich R-RI voted yes
Richard Coke D-TX voted no
Samuel Bell Maxey D-TX voted no
Angus Cameron R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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