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Senate roll call 651 · 47th Congress · Dec 28, 1882

To reconsider S. 1844, a bill authorizing the pres., with the consent of the Senate, to restore fitz-john porter to the office of colonel in the army with the s

On Dec 28, 1882, the Senate voted 22–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–0, Republicans 3–21, Independents 0–1. 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
22
No
21
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 28, 1882

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 21 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider S. 1844, a bill authorizing…: Senate Vote, Dec 28, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-651/to-reconsider-s-1844-a-bill-authorizing-the-pres (accessed 2026-10-17).

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