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Senate roll call 970 · 47th Congress · Mar 1, 1883

To amend H.R. 7595 by eliminating proviso extending to clerks mentioned in section 1840 of the United States revised statutes the provisions relating to circuit

On Mar 1, 1883, the Senate voted 29–19 (HR 7595). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–8, Democrats 11–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
29
No
19
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 1, 1883

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 8 no · 18 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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