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House roll call 115 · 47th Congress · May 15, 1882

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3855, a bill confirming a certain land claim in the territory of new mexico. (p. 3958-2)

On May 15, 1882, the House voted 39–126 (HR 3835). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 26–55, Democrats 9–69, Others 4–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
39
No
126
Did not vote
140
Date
May 15, 1882

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 69 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 55 no · 74 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 the rules and pass H.R. 3855, a…: House Vote, May 15, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-115/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-3855 (accessed 2026-10-17).