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House roll call 77 · 47th Congress · Apr 3, 1882

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5200, a bill authorizing and directing the postmaster general to readjust the salaries of certain postmasters in accordance w

On Apr 3, 1882, the House voted 149–35 (HR 5200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 84–8, Democrats 55–27, Others 9–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
149
No
35
Did not vote
121
Date
Apr 3, 1882

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 27 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 8 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 the rules and pass H.R. 5200, a…: House Vote, Apr 3, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-77/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5200 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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