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Senate roll call 922 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1883

To sustain the decision of the chair, made during debate on S. 2238. The decision held that a quorum is unnecessary for a motion to adjourn and that therefor i

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 16–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–0, Democrats 3–5. 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
16
No
5
Did not vote
62
Date
Feb 23, 1883

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote

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 sustain the decision of the chair, made…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-922/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).

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