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Senate roll call 316 · 47th Congress · Mar 22, 1882

To amend H.R. 1049 by reducing the salaries of superintendents of the first district, embracing the coasts of maine and new hampshire, from $2,000 to $1,500 a y

On Mar 22, 1882, the Senate voted 35–13 (HR 1049). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–12, Republicans 22–1, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
35
No
13
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 22, 1882

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 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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