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Senate roll call 937 · 47th Congress · Feb 23, 1883

To sustain the decision of the chair made during debate on S. 2238. The decision held that no appeal can be taken to chair's decision, already upheld by the se

On Feb 23, 1883, the Senate voted 9–16. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–14, Democrats 9–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
9
No
16
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 23, 1883

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 14 no · 29 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-937/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).

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