To amend the resolution directing the sergeant-at-arms to compel the attendance of absent senators, by excusing all senators absent and paired from attendance.

On Oct 28, 1881, the Senate voted 14–14. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–0, Republicans 0–13, 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: 14
No: 14
Did not vote: 55
Date: Oct 28, 1881

By party

Democrats14 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 13 no · 30 didn’t vote
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 amend the resolution directing the…: Senate Vote, Oct 28, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-223/to-amend-the-resolution-directing-the-sergeant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-17).