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Senate roll call 243 · 47th Congress · Dec 20, 1881

To consent to the appointment of horace gray, as associate justice of the United States supreme court.

On Dec 20, 1881, the Senate voted 51–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 21–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

51

No

5

Did not vote

27

Date

Dec 20, 1881

From Voteview roll call records.