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Senate roll call 520 · 47th Congress · Jul 22, 1882

To adopt an amendment to H.R. 5538 proposing a tax of $2. Per annum, after may 1, 1883, on all dealers in leaf tobacco, and all manufactures of tobacco and ciga

On Jul 22, 1882, the Senate voted 20–31 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 21–2, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

31

Did not vote

30

Date

Jul 22, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.