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Senate roll call 640 · 47th Congress · Dec 27, 1882

To amend S. 133 by providing that when the board of examiners ascertain by competitive examination that two or more have equal qualifications and merit, then TH

On Dec 27, 1882, the Senate voted 17–27 (S 133). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–25, Democrats 19–1, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

17

No

27

Did not vote

37

Date

Dec 27, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.