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Senate roll call 462 · 47th Congress · Jun 23, 1882

To pass S. 972, a bill creating the oregon short line railway company, a corporation in the territories of utah, idaho and wyoming. (JP. 215)

On Jun 23, 1882, the Senate voted 39–3 (S 972). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–1, Democrats 18–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
39
No
3
Did not vote
41
Date
Jun 23, 1882

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass S. 972, a bill creating the oregon…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-462/to-pass-s-972-a-bill-creating-the-oregon (accessed 2026-10-16).

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