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House roll call 137 · 47th Congress · May 23, 1882

To proceed to the consideration of the contested election case of e.w.m. Mackey VS. M.p. O'connor and samuel dibble from second congressional district of south

On May 23, 1882, the House voted 127–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 120–0, Others 7–0, Democrats 0–1.

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

Yes
127
No
1
Did not vote
177
Date
May 23, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 1 no · 135 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans120 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote

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 23, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-137/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).