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House roll call 279 · 47th Congress · Jan 11, 1883

To amend H.R. 7061, by stipulating that all material and appliances which may be necessary for the construction and equipment of vessels to be built and furnish

On Jan 11, 1883, the House voted 124–106 (HR 7061). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–100, Democrats 99–1, Others 6–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
124
No
106
Did not vote
75
Date
Jan 11, 1883

By party

  • Democrats99 yes · 1 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 100 no · 36 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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