To amend H.R. 5538 by allowing refund of duty on certain metal tools and implements using domestic wood handles or stocks, providing the imported materials used

On Feb 20, 1883, the Senate voted 10–34 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–23, Republicans 10–10, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 10
No: 34
Did not vote: 39
Date: Feb 20, 1883

By party

Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Miller R-CA voted no
Nathaniel Peter Hill R-CO voted no
Joseph Roswell Hawley R-CT voted no
William Boyd Allison R-IA voted no
John Alexander Logan R-IL voted no
Samuel James Renwick Mcmillan R-MN voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Angus Cameron R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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