To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment to H.R. 3550, providing that following the redistricting of a state, the governor shall call a SP

On Feb 17, 1882, the House voted 130–116 (HR 3550). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 125–0, Democrats 0–110, Others 4–6, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 130
No: 116
Did not vote: 59
Date: Feb 17, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 110 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-35/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-16).