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Senate roll call 824 · 47th Congress · Feb 12, 1883

To concur in an amendment to H.R. 5538 repealing the act relating to vinegar, approved june 1, 1879, and section 3282 of the United States revised statutes and

On Feb 12, 1883, the Senate voted 16–33 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–23, Republicans 13–11, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
16
No
33
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 12, 1883

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 11 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in an amendment to H.R. 5538…: Senate Vote, Feb 12, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-824/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-5538 (accessed 2026-10-17).