To amend H.R. 5538 by reducing the present rate on hard and soft soap, eliminating the words, "one-half cent per pound," and inserting therefor "20 per cent ad

On Jan 11, 1883, the Senate voted 30–29 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–0, Republicans 0–29, Others 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: 30
No: 29
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jan 11, 1883

By party

Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others0 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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