To adjourn because of the lack of interest in the proceedings, made during consideration of a resolution.

On Oct 28, 1881, the Senate voted 7–21. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–20, Democrats 6–0, 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), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 7
No: 21
Did not vote: 55
Date: Oct 28, 1881

By party

Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 20 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn because of the lack of interest…: Senate Vote, Oct 28, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-206/to-adjourn-because-of-the-lack-of-interest-in (accessed 2026-10-17).