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Senate roll call 280 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1882

To amend S. 59, a bill placing ulysses s. Grant, late general and former President of the United States, upon the army retired list, by eliminating all after TH

On Feb 23, 1882, the Senate voted 5–51 (S 59). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–31, Democrats 5–21, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
5
No
51
Did not vote
25
Date
Feb 23, 1882

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 31 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 59, a bill placing ulysses s…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-280/to-amend-s-59-a-bill-placing-ulysses-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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