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Senate roll call 783 · 47th Congress · Feb 5, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by reducing tariff rates on stockings, hose, half-hose, shirts and drawers, composed of cotton, from 45% ad valorem to 40%. (p. 2072-2)

On Feb 5, 1883, the Senate voted 31–24 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–0, Republicans 3–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

31

No

24

Did not vote

25

Date

Feb 5, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.