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Senate roll call 965 · 47th Congress · Mar 1, 1883

To excuse senators bayard and james b. Beck from further service on the committee of conference, during consideration of H.R. 5538. (p. 3454-1)

On Mar 1, 1883, the Senate voted 49–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–6, Democrats 26–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
49
No
6
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 1, 1883

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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