To adjourn because of the lack of a quorum, made during debate on S. 2238. (p. 3185-2)

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 10–16. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–4, Republicans 1–12. 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: 10
No: 16
Did not vote: 57
Date: Feb 23, 1883

By party

Democrats9 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 12 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Hill Garland D-AR voted no
Charles William Jones D-FL voted no
Middleton Pope Barrow D-GA voted no
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
John Sherman R-OH 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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