1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 281 (47th Congress)

Senate roll call 281 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1882

To pass S. 59, a bill placing ulysses s. Grant, late general and former President of the United States upon the army retired list. (p. 1382-2)

On Feb 23, 1882, the Senate voted 35–17 (S 59). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 5–22, Independents 1–0. 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
35
No
17
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 23, 1882

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 22 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 59, a bill placing ulysses s…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-281/to-pass-s-59-a-bill-placing-ulysses-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

Open the interactive version ›