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Senate roll call 162 · 47th Congress · May 4, 1881

To go into executive session. (p. 453-1)

On May 4, 1881, the Senate voted 53–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 30–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
53
No
0
Did not vote
22
Date
May 4, 1881

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To go into executive session. (p. 453-1): Senate Vote, May 4, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-162/to-go-into-executive-session-p-453-1 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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