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Senate roll call 637 · 47th Congress · Dec 27, 1882

To amend S. 133 by providing the solicitations of contributions for political purposes in the district of columbia. (p. 644-1)

On Dec 27, 1882, the Senate voted 19–26 (S 133). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 20–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
19
No
26
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 133 by providing the…: Senate Vote, Dec 27, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-637/to-amend-s-133-by-providing-the-solicitations-of (accessed 2026-10-17).