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House roll call 253 · 47th Congress · Dec 12, 1882

To table H.R. 3843, a bill authorizing construction of a building to house the library of Congress. (p. 223-1)

On Dec 12, 1882, the House voted 102–117 (HR 3843). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 23–89, Democrats 73–24, Others 7–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
102
No
117
Did not vote
84
Date
Dec 12, 1882

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 24 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 89 no · 43 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 table H.R. 3843, a bill authorizing…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-253/to-table-h-r-3843-a-bill-authorizing-construction (accessed 2026-10-16).

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