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Senate roll call 825 · 47th Congress · Feb 12, 1883

To concur in an amendment to H.R. 5538 changing the duty on soap not otherwise specifically enumerated or provided for in this act, from 2 cents a pound to 20%

On Feb 12, 1883, the Senate voted 27–23 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 3–24, Democrats 24–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
27
No
23
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 12, 1883

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 24 no · 16 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in an amendment to H.R. 5538…: Senate Vote, Feb 12, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-825/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-5538 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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