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Senate roll call 291 · 47th Congress · Mar 9, 1882

To amend S. 861 by providing that not more than three members of the commission shall be prohibition advocates. (p. (p. 1735-2)

On Mar 9, 1882, the Senate voted 32–16 (S 861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–0, Republicans 8–15, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
32
No
16
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 9, 1882

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 15 no · 20 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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