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Senate roll call 559 · 47th Congress · Aug 3, 1882

To postpone, until two p. M. Tomorrow, further consideration of H.R. 896, a bill establishing a bureau of animal industry, to prevent the exportation of disease

On Aug 3, 1882, the Senate voted 27–22 (HR 896). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–2, Democrats 3–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

27

No

22

Did not vote

32

Date

Aug 3, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.