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Senate roll call 314 · 47th Congress · Mar 21, 1882

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 1049 entitling widows and children under 16, of any member who died in service, full pay of the deceased for two years, and pro

On Mar 21, 1882, the Senate voted 31–27 (HR 1049). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–7, Democrats 8–19, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
31
No
27
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 21, 1882

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 19 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 7 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment to H.R. 1049…: Senate Vote, Mar 21, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-314/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-r-1049 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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