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Senate roll call 785 · 47th Congress · Feb 5, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by reducing duty on spool thread or cotton of three strands to 35% ad valorem and when such strands consist of more than three strands, 40% a

On Feb 5, 1883, the Senate voted 22–30 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–4, Republicans 0–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

30

Did not vote

26

Date

Feb 5, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.