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Senate roll call 435 · 47th Congress · Jun 13, 1882

To adopt a resolution providing that each senator be authorized to employ a clerk at a salary of $1,200 per annum, to be paid out of the contingent fund of the

On Jun 13, 1882, the Senate voted 20–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–13, Republicans 8–16, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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

20

No

28

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 13, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.