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Senate roll call 807 · 47th Congress · Feb 8, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by including granite, freestone, and all building stone, hewn, dressed or polished, on the dutiable list at $1.50 per ton, thereby protecting

On Feb 8, 1883, the Senate voted 31–21 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–1, Democrats 5–20, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
31
No
21
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 8, 1883

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 20 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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