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House roll call 147 · 47th Congress · May 25, 1882

To adjourn in order to prevent debate on south carolina contested election case. (p. 4240-2)

On May 25, 1882, the House voted 2–143. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–133, Others 0–8, Democrats 2–1, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
2
No
143
Did not vote
160
Date
May 25, 1882

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 1 no · 133 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 133 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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