To bring up for adoption the resolution naming a new list of standing committees of the Senate; motion carried by vote of the vice-President. (p. 33-2)

On Mar 18, 1881, the Senate voted 37–37. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–36, Republicans 36–0, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), James A. Garfield was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 37
No: 37
Did not vote: 9
Date: Mar 18, 1881

By party

Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To bring up for adoption the resolution…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-12/to-bring-up-for-adoption-the-resolution-naming-a (accessed 2026-10-16).