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House roll call 240 · 47th Congress · Jul 27, 1882

To amend S. 60 (22-stat-181, 8/2/82), a bill ratifying the act of the general council of choctaw indians, granting the ST. Louis and san francisco railroad comp

On Jul 27, 1882, the House voted 43–116 (S 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–56, Democrats 18–53, Others 1–6, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
43
No
116
Did not vote
146
Date
Jul 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 53 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 56 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 amend S. 60 (22-stat-181, 8/2/82), a bill…: House Vote, Jul 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-240/to-amend-s-60-22-stat-181-8-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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