1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 709 (47th Congress)

Senate roll call 709 · 47th Congress · Jan 20, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by providing a duty of 45% ad valorem on porcelain and bohemian glass, chemical glassware, painted glassware and stained glass; and on all ot

On Jan 20, 1883, the Senate voted 16–25 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–24, Democrats 16–2, Others 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

16

No

25

Did not vote

39

Date

Jan 20, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.