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Senate roll call 643 · 47th Congress · Dec 27, 1882

To amend S. 133 by fixing the salary of the commissioners at $4,000 instead of $3,500.

On Dec 27, 1882, the Senate voted 21–24 (S 133). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–3, Democrats 0–22, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
21
No
24
Did not vote
37
Date
Dec 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 22 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 3 no · 20 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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