To proceed to the consideration of S. 1049, a bill amending an act to prevent the introduction of contagious or infectuous diseases into the United States. (p.

On May 12, 1882, the Senate voted 24–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–7, Republicans 3–20, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 24
No: 27
Did not vote: 32
Date: May 12, 1882

By party

Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 20 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Eli Saulsbury D-DE voted no
Thomas Francis Bayard Sr. D-DE voted no
Charles William Jones D-FL voted no
Preston B. Plumb R-KS voted yes
William Pitt Kellogg R-LA voted yes
Arthur Pue Gorman D-MD voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted no
James Donald Cameron R-PA voted yes
Henry Gassaway Davis D-WV 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 proceed to the consideration of S. 1049…: Senate Vote, May 12, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-389/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-1049-a (accessed 2026-10-17).