To amend H.R. 5538 by providing that there be an allowance of 5% on all effervescing wines in bottles, to be deducted from the invoice quantity, in lieu of brea

On Feb 20, 1883, the Senate voted 21–31 (HR 5538). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–5, Republicans 0–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 21
No: 31
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 20, 1883

By party

Democrats21 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Thompson Farley D-CA voted no
Arthur Pue Gorman D-MD voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
Matt Whitaker Ransom D-NC voted no
Samuel Bell Maxey D-TX 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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