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Senate roll call 971 · 47th Congress · Mar 1, 1883

To amend H.R. 7595 by eliminating the provision that the supreme court clerk account for all fees he collects and prohibiting him from retaining any of such fee

On Mar 1, 1883, the Senate voted 16–26 (HR 7595). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–13, Republicans 5–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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

26

Did not vote

41

Date

Mar 1, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.