To proceed to the consideration of S. 126 (22-stat l.-301), a bill reimbursing the creek orphan fund. (p. 4221-2)

On May 25, 1882, the Senate voted 35–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–5, Republicans 14–9, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 35
No: 15
Did not vote: 33
Date: May 25, 1882

By party

Democrats21 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 9 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Orville Hitchcock Platt R-CT voted no
James Burnie Beck D-KY voted no
James Black Groome D-MD voted no
Thomas White Ferry R-MI voted no
Samuel James Renwick Mcmillan R-MN voted no
William Windom R-MN voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
Edward Henry Rollins R-NH voted no
Elbridge Gerry Lapham R-NY voted no
Warner Miller R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Henry Gassaway Davis D-WV voted no
Johnson Newlon Camden 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. 126…: Senate Vote, May 25, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-417/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-126-22 (accessed 2026-10-17).