To sustain the decision of the chair made during debate on S. 2238. The decision held that when a quorum is lacking, the Senate cannot change the rule establis

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 17–7. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–7, Republicans 12–0. 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: 17
No: 7
Did not vote: 59
Date: Feb 23, 1883

By party

Democrats5 yes · 7 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 0 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Hill Garland D-AR voted yes
Joseph Emerson Brown D-GA voted yes
Middleton Pope Barrow D-GA voted yes
James Burnie Beck D-KY voted yes
James Harvey Slater D-OR 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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Capitol Receipts, “To sustain the decision of the chair made…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-935/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).