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Senate roll call 242 · 47th Congress · Dec 16, 1881

To refer to the committee on revolutionary claims, the resolution providing that a special committee of seven senators be appointed by the chair to consider all

On Dec 16, 1881, the Senate voted 22–31. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 24–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

22

No

31

Did not vote

27

Date

Dec 16, 1881

From Voteview roll call records.