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Senate roll call 759 · 47th Congress · Jan 30, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by exempting from any duty for a period of three years all kinds of machinery to be used exclusively in the manufacture of cotton goods, unde

On Jan 30, 1883, the Senate voted 8–34 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–14, Republicans 0–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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

8

No

34

Did not vote

40

Date

Jan 30, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.