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Senate roll call 792 · 47th Congress · Feb 6, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by applying duty of 10 cents per pound on wools of the first class, up to the value of 3 cents per pound, instead of up to the value of 30 ce

On Feb 6, 1883, the Senate voted 25–24 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–0, Republicans 2–24, Independents 0–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

25

No

24

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 6, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.