To amend S. 133 by providing that the solicitation of money, property or other things of value by any executive officer, clerk, or employee of the United States

On Dec 23, 1882, the Senate voted 18–24 (S 133). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 22–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 18
No: 24
Did not vote: 37
Date: Dec 23, 1882

By party

Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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