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Senate roll call 648 · 47th Congress · Dec 28, 1882

To amend S. 2288 by providing that political assessments are not to be levied against any national bank or officer or employee thereof, or any railroad corporat

On Dec 28, 1882, the Senate voted 17–24 (S 2288). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–1, Republicans 0–23, Independents 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
17
No
24
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 28, 1882

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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