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House roll call 171 · 47th Congress · May 29, 1882

To adjourn and thereby prevent action on the south carolina contested election case. (p. 4329-1)

On May 29, 1882, the House voted 2–149. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–141, Others 1–7, Democrats 1–0, Independents 0–1.

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

Yes
2
No
149
Did not vote
154
Date
May 29, 1882

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 0 no · 135 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 141 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 adjourn and thereby prevent action on the…: House Vote, May 29…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-171/to-adjourn-and-thereby-prevent-action-on-the-south (accessed 2026-10-17).