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House roll call 256 · 47th Congress · Dec 13, 1882

To table a motion by which H.R. 3843 was recommitted to the select committee on additional accommodations for the library with instructions to report a bill pro

On Dec 13, 1882, the House voted 115–100 (HR 3843). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–88, Democrats 81–11, Others 7–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
115
No
100
Did not vote
90
Date
Dec 13, 1882

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 11 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 88 no · 40 didn’t vote

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 a motion by which H.R. 3843 was…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-256/to-table-a-motion-by-which-h-r-3843 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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