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Senate roll call 595 · 47th Congress · Dec 11, 1882

To agree to the nomination of john pope to the rank of major general in the United States army.

On Dec 11, 1882, the Senate voted 37–21. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 5–21, Independents 1–0. 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
37
No
21
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 11, 1882

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 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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