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Senate roll call 968 · 47th Congress · Mar 1, 1883

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 7595 providing an appropriation of $421,653.68 to be paid to the "old settlers," or "western cherokee indians," as the amount

On Mar 1, 1883, the Senate voted 12–36 (HR 7595). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–20, Republicans 6–14, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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

12

No

36

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 1, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.