To amend H.R. 5538 by repealing the act approved june 14, 1879, relating to vinegar factories operated prior to march 1, 1879, as well as section 3282 of the re

On Feb 10, 1883, the Senate voted 30–23 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–7, Democrats 8–17, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 30
No: 23
Did not vote: 29
Date: Feb 10, 1883

By party

Democrats8 yes · 17 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 7 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Emerson Brown D-GA voted yes
James Wilson Mcdill R-IA voted no
William Boyd Allison R-IA voted no
John Alexander Logan R-IL voted no
John James Ingalls R-KS voted no
James Burnie Beck D-KY voted yes
John Stuart Williams D-KY voted yes
Arthur Pue Gorman D-MD voted yes
James Black Groome D-MD voted yes
Samuel James Renwick Mcmillan R-MN voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted yes
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Angus Cameron R-WI voted no
Henry Gassaway Davis D-WV voted yes
Johnson Newlon Camden D-WV voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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