To pass a resolution which provides that charles w. Johnson of minnesota be, and is, hereby chosen chief clerk of the Senate. (p. 157-1)

On Dec 18, 1883, the Senate voted 32–29. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 0–30, Republicans 30–0, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 32
No: 29
Did not vote: 16
Date: Dec 18, 1883

By party

Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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