To suspend the rules and adopt a resolution appointing a committee with the same powers and duties and consisting of the same number of members as the committee

On Dec 19, 1881, the House voted 96–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–0, Democrats 8–16, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 96
No: 15
Did not vote: 193
Date: Dec 19, 1881

By party

Democrats8 yes · 16 no · 112 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans83 yes · 0 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Starke Rosecrans D-CA voted yes
James Washington Singleton D-IL voted yes
Newton Crain Blanchard D-LA voted yes
John Floyd King D-LA voted yes
Aylett Hawes Buckner D-MO voted yes
Hernando De Soto Money D-MS voted yes
Otho Robards Singleton D-MS voted yes
Benjamin Wilson D-WV 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and adopt a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 19, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-5/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-a-resolution-appointing (accessed 2026-10-14).