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Senate roll call 509 · 47th Congress · Jul 20, 1882

To amend H.R. 5538 by eliminating the phrase, "on capital and deposits of banks and bankers, except such taxes as are now stamp tax on bank checks, drafts, and

On Jul 20, 1882, the Senate voted 15–41 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–33, Democrats 17–10, Others 0–1. 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
15
No
41
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 20, 1882

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 33 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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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