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House roll call 238 · 47th Congress · Jul 26, 1882

To agree to a conference committee's report on H.R. 6242, concerning certain reductions in appropriations. (p. 6525-2 p. 6482-1)

On Jul 26, 1882, the House voted 112–82 (HR 6242). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–40, Democrats 38–44, Others 5–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
112
No
82
Did not vote
106
Date
Jul 26, 1882

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 44 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 40 no · 45 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 agree to a conference committee's report…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-238/to-agree-to-a-conference-committees-report-on-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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