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Senate roll call 831 · 47th Congress · Feb 12, 1883

To concur an amendment to H.R. 5538 increasing the duty on pens, metallic pen-tips and pen holders or parts thereof from 12 cents per gross and 35% ad valorem t

On Feb 12, 1883, the Senate voted 28–24 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 4–22, Democrats 24–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

28

No

24

Did not vote

31

Date

Feb 12, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.