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Senate roll call 285 · 47th Congress · Mar 2, 1882

To consent to the appointment of roscoe conkling as associate justice of the supreme court of the United States.

On Mar 2, 1882, the Senate voted 39–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–6, Democrats 17–11, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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

39

No

12

Did not vote

22

Date

Mar 2, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.