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Senate roll call 356 · 47th Congress · Apr 17, 1882

To pass S. 1384, a bill authorizing the trial of the case of the alleged collision of a vessel of the United States with a ferryboat at memphis, tenn., in the u

On Apr 17, 1882, the Senate voted 29–11 (S 1384). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–0, Republicans 7–11, Independents 1–0. 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
29
No
11
Did not vote
43
Date
Apr 17, 1882

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 11 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1384, a bill authorizing the…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-356/to-pass-s-1384-a-bill-authorizing-the-trial (accessed 2026-10-16).

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