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Senate roll call 820 · 47th Congress · Feb 10, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by eliminating the proviso specifying that farmers and producers of tobacco may sell tobacco of their own growth at retail to the consumer at

On Feb 10, 1883, the Senate voted 22–28 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–26, Republicans 23–2, 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

22

No

28

Did not vote

30

Date

Feb 10, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.