To amend H.R. 5538 by reducing the rate of tax on hand-saws, buck-saws, and others not otherwise enumerated in act, from 40% ad valorem to 20% advalorem. (p. 1

On Jan 27, 1883, the Senate voted 21–27 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 24–0, Independents 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: 21
No: 27
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jan 27, 1883

By party

Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents0 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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