To sustain the decision of the chair, made during debate on S. 2238. The decision held that the motion ordering the sergeant-at-arms to bring in several member

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 19–7. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–0, Democrats 5–7. 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: 19
No: 7
Did not vote: 56
Date: Feb 23, 1883

By party

Democrats5 yes · 7 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Lawrence Pugh D-AL voted yes
Augustus Hill Garland D-AR voted yes
Charles William Jones D-FL voted yes
Middleton Pope Barrow D-GA voted yes
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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