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Senate roll call 934 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1883

To sustain the decision of the chair on an amendment to S. 2238. The decision was that the amendment to the bill was general legislation and not in order becau

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 16–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–0, Democrats 2–10. 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
16
No
10
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 23, 1883

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 10 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote

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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