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Senate roll call 287 · 47th Congress · Mar 8, 1882

To refer to the committee on finance, S. 861, a bill providing for a commission on alcholic liquor traffic. (p. 1699-2)

On Mar 8, 1882, the Senate voted 19–26 (S 861). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–27, Democrats 22–1, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

19

No

26

Did not vote

30

Date

Mar 8, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.