To take up for consideration over objections the resolution providing that james c. Chalmers was elected a representative to 48th Congress from second district

On Jun 18, 1884, the House voted 68–130. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–127, Republicans 62–2, Others 4–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 68
No: 130
Did not vote: 141
Date: Jun 18, 1884

By party

Democrats1 yes · 127 no · 73 didn’t vote
Republicans62 yes · 2 no · 60 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Laird R-NE voted no
John Kean R-NJ voted no
John Joseph Adams D-NY 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 take up for consideration over objections…: House Vote, Jun 18…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-131/to-take-up-for-consideration-over-objections-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).