To concur in an amendment to H.R. 5538 repealing the act relating to vinegar, approved june 1, 1879, and section 3282 of the United States revised statutes and

On Feb 12, 1883, the Senate voted 16–33 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–23, Republicans 13–11, Independents 0–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 16
No: 33
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 12, 1883

By party

Democrats2 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 11 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Franklin Miller R-CA voted no
Joseph Roswell Hawley R-CT voted no
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
Preston B. Plumb R-KS voted no
Eugene Hale R-ME voted no
Samuel James Renwick Mcmillan R-MN voted no
John Rhoderic Mcpherson D-NJ voted yes
Justin Smith Morrill R-VT voted no
Angus Cameron R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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