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House roll call 237 · 47th Congress · Jul 26, 1882

To reconsider vote by which the house rejected the report of committee of conference on H.R. 6242, containing certain reductions in appropriations. (p. 6525-1)

On Jul 26, 1882, the House voted 117–76 (HR 6242). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–36, Democrats 42–41, Others 5–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
117
No
76
Did not vote
109
Date
Jul 26, 1882

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 41 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 36 no · 49 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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