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Senate roll call 577 · 47th Congress · Aug 7, 1882

To agree to the appointment of john a. Luby as surveyor of customs at albany, n. Y.

On Aug 7, 1882, the Senate voted 39–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–6, Democrats 14–9, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
12
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 7, 1882

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 9 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 6 no · 11 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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