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Senate roll call 956 · 47th Congress · Feb 28, 1883

To amend H.R. 1410 by granting a pension of $24 monthly instead of $18 for loss of hand or foot, and for loss of leg above the knee, from $24 to $30 per month,

On Feb 28, 1883, the Senate voted 17–31 (HR 1410). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–9, Democrats 0–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

17

No

31

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 28, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.