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Senate roll call 855 · 47th Congress · Feb 15, 1883

To concur in an amendment to H.R. 5538 by placing a duty of 50 cents per ton on sulphur ore, as pyrite, or sulphuret iron in its natural state, containing not m

On Feb 15, 1883, the Senate voted 31–23 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–0, Republicans 3–24, Independents 1–0, Others 0–1. 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

23

Did not vote

26

Date

Feb 15, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.