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Senate roll call 869 · 47th Congress · Feb 19, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by changing the classification of steel and steel products valued from 4 cents a pound or less to 5 cents a pound, thus placing a 40% ad valo

On Feb 19, 1883, the Senate voted 33–19 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 8–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

33

No

19

Did not vote

25

Date

Feb 19, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.