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Senate roll call 887 · 47th Congress · Feb 19, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by providing a duty of 1 1/4 cents per pound instead of 30% ad valorem on green and colored glass bottles, vials, demijohns, and carboys, cov

On Feb 19, 1883, the Senate voted 22–18 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–2, Democrats 3–16, Independents 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
22
No
18
Did not vote
41
Date
Feb 19, 1883

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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