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Senate roll call 841 · 47th Congress · Feb 13, 1883

To reconsider the vote rejecting the amendment to H.R. 5538 by removing the duty on timber squared or sided; sawed boards, and other lumber of hemlock, white-wo

On Feb 13, 1883, the Senate voted 21–34. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–23, Democrats 17–10, Independents 1–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
21
No
34
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 13, 1883

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 23 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 reconsider the vote rejecting the…: Senate Vote, Feb 13, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-841/to-reconsider-the-vote-rejecting-the-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).