To pass S. 589, a bill providing for the claim of sarah MC donald, entitling her to lands purchased by her husband. (JP. 119)

On Apr 18, 1882, the Senate voted 36–18 (S 589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–7, Republicans 15–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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: 36
No: 18
Did not vote: 29
Date: Apr 18, 1882

By party

Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 11 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Tyler Morgan D-AL voted no
James David Walker D-AR voted no
George Miles Chilcott R-CO voted no
Nathaniel Peter Hill R-CO voted no
Orville Hitchcock Platt R-CT voted no
James Wilson Mcdill R-IA voted no
John Stuart Williams D-KY voted no
William Pitt Kellogg R-LA voted no
James Black Groome D-MD voted no
William Pierce Frye R-ME voted no
Alvin Saunders R-NE voted no
Edward Henry Rollins R-NH voted no
James Harvey Slater D-OR voted no
La Fayette Grover D-OR voted no
John Inscho Mitchell R-PA voted no
John Warfield Johnston D-VA voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT 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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