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Senate roll call 378 · 47th Congress · May 8, 1882

To amend, in the nature of a substitute, S. 420 by providing that United States circuit courts shall have original jurisdiction in civil suits in law or equity

On May 8, 1882, the Senate voted 21–27 (S 420). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–29, Democrats 26–0, Independents 0–1. 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
21
No
27
Did not vote
27
Date
May 8, 1882

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 amend, in the nature of a substitute, S…: Senate Vote, May 8, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-378/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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