To order the previous question, in order to bring to a vote the report of the committee on rules amending the house rules. The amendment provides that pending

On May 29, 1882, the House voted 151–3. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 142–0, Others 8–0, Democrats 0–3, 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: 151
No: 3
Did not vote: 151
Date: May 29, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 3 no · 133 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans142 yes · 0 no · 13 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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