To refer S. 296 to the committee on the judiciary. (p. 3498)

On May 2, 1882, the Senate voted 23–24 (S 296). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–26, Republicans 26–0, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 23
No: 24
Did not vote: 30
Date: May 2, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 26 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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. 296 to the committee on the…: Senate Vote, May 2, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-371/to-refer-s-296-to-the-committee-on-the (accessed 2026-10-17).