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Senate roll call 842 · 47th Congress · Feb 13, 1883

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 5538 by placing a duty of 75 cents a pound on leaf tobacco unstemmed, of which 85% is suitable for wrappers, and $1 a pound if

On Feb 13, 1883, the Senate voted 35–18 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–1, Democrats 8–17, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

35

No

18

Did not vote

29

Date

Feb 13, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.