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Senate roll call 332 · 47th Congress · Mar 28, 1882

To amend S. 22 by creating a joint committee of four senators and five representatives, appointed by presiding officers of the respective houses, whose duty it

On Mar 28, 1882, the Senate voted 15–37 (S 22). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Republicans 1–25, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
15
No
37
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 28, 1882

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 25 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Others0 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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