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Senate roll call 635 · 47th Congress · Dec 27, 1882

To amend S. 133 by providing that the solicitation of money, property or other things of value by any executive officer, clerk, or employee of the United States

On Dec 27, 1882, the Senate voted 18–27 (S 133). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 22–1, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
18
No
27
Did not vote
32
Date
Dec 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • 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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