To adjourn, in order to give henry l. Dawes (r. Mass.) more time to examine the matter of the resolution regarding the election of officers of the Senate. (p.

On Mar 26, 1881, the Senate voted 25–29. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 26–0, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 25
No: 29
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 26, 1881

By party

Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no
Others0 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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