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House roll call 161 · 47th Congress · May 27, 1882

To adjourn, in order to prevent action on the south carolina contested election case. (p. 4279-2)

On May 27, 1882, the House voted 2–144. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–136, Others 0–7, Democrats 2–0, 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
144
Did not vote
159
Date
May 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 0 no · 134 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 136 no · 19 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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