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Senate roll call 969 · 47th Congress · Mar 1, 1883

To amend H.R. 7595 by reducing from 80 to 10 acres the land for which the secretary of the interior may issue a lease for not more than 10 years in yellowstone

On Mar 1, 1883, the Senate voted 25–20 (HR 7595). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–5, Republicans 8–16, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
25
No
20
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 1, 1883

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • 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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