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Senate roll call 685 · 47th Congress · Jan 15, 1883

To agree to the ratification of the convention between the United States and mexico, providing for reopening and retrying of the claims of benjamin weil and la

On Jan 15, 1883, the Senate voted 33–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–16, Republicans 21–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
20
Did not vote
30
Date
Jan 15, 1883

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 16 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 4 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the ratification of the…: Senate Vote, Jan 15, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-685/to-agree-to-the-ratification-of-the-convention-between (accessed 2026-10-17).

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