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Senate roll call 318 · 47th Congress · Mar 22, 1882

To amend H.R. 1049 by reducing the salary of the superintendent of the fourth district, embracing the new jersey coast, from $2,500 to $2,000 a year. (p. 2156-

On Mar 22, 1882, the Senate voted 23–27 (HR 1049). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–17, Republicans 11–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

23

No

27

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 22, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.