To refer H.R. 3902 to the committee on ways and means. (p. 6474-2)

On Jul 25, 1882, the House voted 100–71 (HR 3902). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 96–1, Democrats 0–70, Others 4–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 100
No: 71
Did not vote: 134
Date: Jul 25, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 70 no · 66 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans96 yes · 1 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Updegraff R-IA 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 refer H.R. 3902 to the committee on ways…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-233/to-refer-h-r-3902-to-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).