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Senate roll call 1 · 48th Congress · Dec 13, 1883

To amend rule one, relating to the appointment of a senator to the chair, whichamendment eliminates the clause providing that senators designated to act as pres

On Dec 13, 1883, the Senate voted 23–29. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–27, Democrats 25–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

23

No

29

Did not vote

21

Date

Dec 13, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.