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Senate roll call 799 · 47th Congress · Feb 7, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by continuing the duty of 20% ad valorem on garden seeds, except the seed of sugar beet. (p. 2219-1)

On Feb 7, 1883, the Senate voted 22–20 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–2, Democrats 1–19, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

Feb 7, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.