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House roll call 203 · 47th Congress · Jul 3, 1882

To suspend the rules and pass S. 62, a bill providing for the erection of a public building for the use of the post office and government offices at terre haute

On Jul 3, 1882, the House voted 119–54 (S 62). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 73–14, Democrats 39–38, Others 6–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 52 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
119
No
54
Did not vote
132
Date
Jul 3, 1882

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 38 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 14 no · 68 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 pass S. 62, a bill…: House Vote, Jul 3, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-203/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-62-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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