To proceed to the consideration of the contested election case of horatio bisbee, JR. VS. Jesse j. Fenley from second district of florida. (p. 4401-1)

On May 31, 1882, the House voted 149–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 140–0, Others 8–0, Democrats 0–2, 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: 149
No: 2
Did not vote: 154
Date: May 31, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 2 no · 134 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans140 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

James Phelps D-CT
Augustus Albert Hardenbergh D-NJ

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of the…: House Vote, May 31, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-180/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).