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Senate roll call 694 · 47th Congress · Jan 17, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by reducing ad valorem duty from 55% to 45% on undecorated or unornamented china, porcelain, parian and bisque ware. (p. 1283-1)

On Jan 17, 1883, the Senate voted 20–27 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–2, Republicans 1–24, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

20

No

27

Did not vote

32

Date

Jan 17, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.