To refer S. 71 to the committee on foreign relations. (p. 2607-2)

On Apr 5, 1882, the Senate voted 18–32 (S 71). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–29, Republicans 19–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 18
No: 32
Did not vote: 27
Date: Apr 5, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Miller R-CA voted no
Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted no
John James Ingalls R-KS voted no
Preston B. Plumb R-KS voted no
William Joyce Sewell R-NJ voted no
John Percival Jones R-NV voted no
Angus Cameron R-WI voted no

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 refer S. 71 to the committee on foreign…: Senate Vote, Apr 5, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-341/to-refer-s-71-to-the-committee-on-foreign (accessed 2026-10-17).