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House roll call 278 · 47th Congress · Jan 11, 1883

To amend H.R. 7061, by providing that vessels purchased from aliens or of foreign build will be registered only upon payment of 20% import duty on value of hull

On Jan 11, 1883, the House voted 107–125 (HR 7061). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 87–31, Democrats 12–92, Others 7–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
107
No
125
Did not vote
73
Date
Jan 11, 1883

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 92 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans87 yes · 31 no · 37 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7061, by providing that…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-278/to-amend-h-r-7061-by-providing-that-vessels (accessed 2026-10-17).

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