To amend S. 133 by striking out after the word "third," in line 23, "that original entrance to public service shall be into the lowest grade," and in line 24, a

On Dec 23, 1882, the Senate voted 31–10 (S 133). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–0, Republicans 11–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 31
No: 10
Did not vote: 41
Date: Dec 23, 1882

By party

Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 10 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Boyd Allison R-IA voted no
William Pierce Frye R-ME voted no
Omar Dwight Conger R-MI voted no
William Windom R-MN voted no
Alvin Saunders R-NE voted no
Edward Henry Rollins R-NH voted no
Henry William Blair R-NH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
George Franklin Edmunds R-VT voted no
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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