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Senate roll call 918 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1883

To adjourn, made during debate on S. 2238 because of an apparent lack of quorum. (p. 3179-2)

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 11–16. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–2, Republicans 0–13, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
11
No
16
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 23, 1883

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 13 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • 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 adjourn, made during debate on S. 2238…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-918/to-adjourn-made-during-debate-on-s-2238-because (accessed 2026-10-17).