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House roll call 287 · 47th Congress · Jan 13, 1883

To pass H.R. 1247, a bill amending the pension laws.

On Jan 13, 1883, the House voted 127–55 (HR 1247). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–2, Democrats 25–52, Others 7–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
127
No
55
Did not vote
123
Date
Jan 13, 1883

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 52 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 2 no · 58 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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