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Senate roll call 774 · 47th Congress · Feb 2, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by fixing a uniform rate of duty of 30% ad valorem on cotton thread yarn, warps, or warp yarn, whether single or of two or more single thread

On Feb 2, 1883, the Senate voted 13–24 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–21, Democrats 13–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
13
No
24
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 2, 1883

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 21 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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