To adopt a resolution stipulating that the substitute of the Senate to H.R. 5538 containing a general revision and repeal of laws is unconstitutional, since the

On Feb 27, 1883, the House voted 139–122 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 130–3, Democrats 3–113, Others 5–6, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 139
No: 122
Did not vote: 44
Date: Feb 27, 1883

By party

Democrats3 yes · 113 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans130 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Phelps D-CT voted yes
Moses Ayers Mccoid R-IA voted no
Thomas Updegraff R-IA voted no
Thomas McLelland Browne R-IN voted no
Leopold Morse D-MA voted yes
Augustus Albert Hardenbergh D-NJ voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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