To amend S. 2288, a bill prohibiting any officers and employees of the government from collecting or contributing money to other such officers or employees for

On Dec 28, 1882, the Senate voted 18–23 (S 2288). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–0, Republicans 0–24, 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: 23
Did not vote: 34
Date: Dec 28, 1882

By party

Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 19 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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