To proceed to the consideration of the contested election case of william m. Lowe VS. Joseph wheeler of eighth district of alabama. (p. 4446-2)

On Jun 1, 1882, the House voted 148–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 139–2, Others 9–0, Democrats 0–2, Independents 1–0. 2 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: 148
No: 4
Did not vote: 152
Date: Jun 1, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 2 no · 134 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans139 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Horace Francis Page R-CA voted no
Dietrich Conrad Smith R-IL voted 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of the…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-182/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).