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House roll call 261 · 47th Congress · Dec 18, 1882

To adopt a resolution providing that in order to insure such attendance upon the sessions of the house as is necessary for the proper transaction of public busi

On Dec 18, 1882, the House voted 112–102. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 67–41, Democrats 40–57, Others 4–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
102
Did not vote
91
Date
Dec 18, 1882

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 57 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans67 yes · 41 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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