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Senate roll call 919 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1883

To direct the sergeant-at-arms to request immediate attendance of absent senators, made during debate on S. 2238 so as to have a quorum present in order to enab

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 19–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–0, Democrats 3–11, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
19
No
11
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 23, 1883

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 11 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 direct the sergeant-at-arms to request…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-919/to-direct-the-sergeant-at-arms-to-request-immediate (accessed 2026-10-15).

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