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Senate roll call 656 · 47th Congress · Jan 4, 1883

To consider H.R. 5656.

On Jan 4, 1883, the Senate voted 33–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–3, Republicans 10–13, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

33

No

16

Did not vote

33

Date

Jan 4, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.