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House roll call 255 · 47th Congress · Dec 12, 1882

To recommit H.R. 3843 to the joint select committee on additional accommidations for the library with instructions to report a bill providing for the erection o

On Dec 12, 1882, the House voted 110–96 (HR 3843). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–81, Democrats 73–13, Others 9–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
110
No
96
Did not vote
99
Date
Dec 12, 1882

By party

  • Democrats73 yes · 13 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 81 no · 47 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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