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Senate roll call 752 · 47th Congress · Jan 29, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by eliminating the phrase "12 cents per gross," thus having the clause read, "pens, metallic, pentips and pen holders, or parts thereof, 40%

On Jan 29, 1883, the Senate voted 22–20 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 3–20, Democrats 19–0, Independents 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

22

No

20

Did not vote

40

Date

Jan 29, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.