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House roll call 119 · 47th Congress · May 18, 1882

To amend H.R. 4167, by providing that when banks go bankrupt, they turn assets over to the U.S. Treasury which shall issue circulating notes in the same amount

On May 18, 1882, the House voted 71–138 (HR 4167). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–113, Democrats 65–19, Others 4–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
71
No
138
Did not vote
96
Date
May 18, 1882

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 19 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 113 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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