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House roll call 188 · 47th Congress · Jun 5, 1882

To suspend the rules and adopt a resolution proposing to make H.R. 2248, a bill providing for the construction of the illinois and mississippi canal, the specia

On Jun 5, 1882, the House voted 127–70 (HR 2248). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–14, Democrats 28–54, Others 4–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
127
No
70
Did not vote
108
Date
Jun 5, 1882

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 54 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 14 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and adopt a resolution…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-188/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-a-resolution-proposing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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