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Senate roll call 511 · 47th Congress · Jul 20, 1882

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 5538 incorporating the phrase, "and to impose a tax of 12c per pound on manufactured tobacco on and after jan. 1, 1883, and als

On Jul 20, 1882, the Senate voted 39–10 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–1, Democrats 11–10, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
10
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 20, 1882

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 10 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment to H.R. 5538…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-511/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-r-5538 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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