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Senate roll call 883 · 47th Congress · Feb 19, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by providing an annual tax of 3% on dividends, including interest, on bonds of all corporations whether payable in cash, script, stock or oth

On Feb 19, 1883, the Senate voted 8–33 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–25, Democrats 6–7, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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

8

No

33

Did not vote

42

Date

Feb 19, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.