To table the motion providing that henry b. Anthony, being the senator longest in continuous service, administer the oath of office to new senators who have pre

On Oct 10, 1881, the Senate voted 36–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–0, Republicans 0–33, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 36
No: 34
Did not vote: 13
Date: Oct 10, 1881

By party

Democrats36 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 33 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 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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