To proceed to the consideration of executive business, in order to prevent adoption of the resolution setting forth that the Senate shall now proceed to the ele

On Mar 24, 1881, the Senate voted 32–32. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–0, Republicans 0–31, Independents 1–0, Others 0–1. 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: 32
No: 32
Did not vote: 19
Date: Mar 24, 1881

By party

Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 31 no · 12 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Others0 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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