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House roll call 71 · 47th Congress · Mar 21, 1882

To suspend rules and adopt a resolution providing that H.R. 4197 be taken from the committee of the whole, and considered daily thereafter until disposed of, bu

On Mar 21, 1882, the House voted 163–55 (HR 4197). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 116–1, Democrats 35–54, Others 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
163
No
55
Did not vote
87
Date
Mar 21, 1882

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 54 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans116 yes · 1 no · 38 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and adopt a resolution…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-71/to-suspend-rules-and-adopt-a-resolution-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-15).

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