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Senate roll call 708 · 47th Congress · Jan 20, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by increasing duty on cast polished plate glass larger than 24 by 60 inches square, from 40% to 50% per square foot. (p. 1355-1)

On Jan 20, 1883, the Senate voted 27–16 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 2–18, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

27

No

16

Did not vote

35

Date

Jan 20, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.