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Senate roll call 296 · 47th Congress · Mar 10, 1882

To amend S. 861 by directing the above commission to investigate the alcholic liquor traffic, its relation to revenue, taxation and society, and eliminating the

On Mar 10, 1882, the Senate voted 24–25 (S 861). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–23, Democrats 18–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
24
No
25
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 10, 1882

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 23 no · 14 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.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 861 by directing the above…: Senate Vote, Mar 10, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-296/to-amend-s-861-by-directing-the-above-commission (accessed 2026-10-17).

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