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Senate roll call 978 · 47th Congress · Mar 2, 1883

To order a third reading of S. 2133, a bill granting an increase in pension of $50 a month to MRS. Ann cornelia lanman.

On Mar 2, 1883, the Senate voted 19–22 (S 2133). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–18, Republicans 16–4, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
19
No
22
Did not vote
42
Date
Mar 2, 1883

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 18 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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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