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House roll call 114 · 47th Congress · May 15, 1882

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5811, a bill providing for the payment of $20,000 to MRS. Sallie carroll, executrix, for timber and wood taken for use by uni

On May 15, 1882, the House voted 38–140 (HR 5811). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–70, Democrats 13–65, Others 2–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 36 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
38
No
140
Did not vote
127
Date
May 15, 1882

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 65 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 70 no · 62 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5811, a…: House Vote, May 15, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-114/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5811 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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