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Senate roll call 582 · 47th Congress · Aug 7, 1882

To amend a house resolution providing for the adjournment of the two houses of Congress on saturday, aug. 5, 1882, at twelve noon, by changing the day of adjour

On Aug 7, 1882, the Senate voted 19–19. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–22, Democrats 16–1, Independents 1–0, 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
19
No
19
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 7, 1882

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 22 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a house resolution providing for…: Senate Vote, Aug 7, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-582/to-amend-a-house-resolution-providing-for-the-adjournment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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