To adopt a resolution, no quorum voting.

On Mar 3, 1883, the House voted 114–8. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 110–3, Others 3–2, Democrats 0–3, Independents 1–0. 3 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: 114
No: 8
Did not vote: 183
Date: Mar 3, 1883

By party

Democrats0 yes · 3 no · 133 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans110 yes · 3 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Henry Calkins R-IN voted no
David Plunket Richardson R-NY voted no
Samuel Henry Miller R-PA voted no

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 adopt a resolution, no quorum voting.: House Vote, Mar 3, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-341/to-adopt-a-resolution-no-quorum-voting (accessed 2026-10-14).