To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the house refused to adjourn. Motion made during debate on contested election case of e.w.m. Mackey VS. M.p.

On May 24, 1882, the House voted 147–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 139–0, Others 7–0, Independents 1–0.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 147
No: 0
Did not vote: 158
Date: May 24, 1882

By party

Others7 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans139 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, May 24, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-140/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).