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House roll call 131 · 47th Congress · May 20, 1882

To proceed to the consideration of the committee on elections report on the contested election case of e.w.m. Mackey VS. M.p. O'connor and samuel dibble from se

On May 20, 1882, the House voted 118–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 111–0, Others 6–0, Democrats 0–2, Independents 1–0.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
118
No
2
Did not vote
185
Date
May 20, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 2 no · 134 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans111 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 proceed to the consideration of the…: House Vote, May 20, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-131/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).