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Senate roll call 253 · 47th Congress · Jan 27, 1882

To agree to an amendment to S. 46, providing that the bonds herein authorized shall not be called in and paid so long as any United States bonds bearing more TH

On Jan 27, 1882, the Senate voted 38–26 (S 46). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 5–24, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
38
No
26
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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