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Senate roll call 541 · 47th Congress · Jul 31, 1882

To amend H.R. 6616 by eliminating the restrictions for the use of domestic steel only in the construction of ships. (p. 6661-1)

On Jul 31, 1882, the Senate voted 20–30 (HR 6616). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 21–4, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
30
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 31, 1882

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • 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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