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Senate roll call 917 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1883

To adjourn made during consideration of S. 2238 and thereby postponing further consideration of the bill. (p. 3179-1)

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 13–16. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–1, Republicans 0–14, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
13
No
16
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 23, 1883

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 14 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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 adjourn made during consideration of S…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-917/to-adjourn-made-during-consideration-of-s-2238-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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