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Senate roll call 899 · 47th Congress · Feb 20, 1883

To amend H.R. 5538 by providing for a reduction of 50% in the duty, and levying a tax on the following articles; pure boracic acid to 5 cents instead of 3 cents

On Feb 20, 1883, the Senate voted 27–13 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 7–14, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

13

Did not vote

35

Date

Feb 20, 1883

From Voteview roll call records.