To amend a motion for fixing time for closing debate on H.R. 2315 (22-stat-64, 5/12/82), a bill providing for the appointment of a commission to investigate the

On May 2, 1882, the House voted 89–94 (HR 2315). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–89, Democrats 85–1, Others 3–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 89
No: 94
Did not vote: 122
Date: May 2, 1882

By party

Democrats85 yes · 1 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 89 no · 65 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Updegraff R-IA voted yes
Philip Henry Dugro D-NY voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a motion for fixing time for…: House Vote, May 2, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-101/to-amend-a-motion-for-fixing-time-for-closing (accessed 2026-10-15).