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Senate roll call 638 · 47th Congress · Dec 27, 1882

To amend S. 133 by providing that no member of either house, or any executive or other government officers, clerk, or employee shall share either directly or in

On Dec 27, 1882, the Senate voted 50–0 (S 133). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 23–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
50
No
0
Did not vote
32
Date
Dec 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 133 by providing that no member…: Senate Vote, Dec 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-638/to-amend-s-133-by-providing-that-no-member (accessed 2026-10-17).