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House roll call 18 · 47th Congress · Jan 26, 1882

To amend H.J.RES 60 a resolution providing for the pay of committee clerks of the House Of Representatives, by eliminating the clerk for committee on expenditur

On Jan 26, 1882, the House voted 89–118 (HJR 60). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–87, Democrats 67–28, Others 6–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
89
No
118
Did not vote
96
Date
Jan 26, 1882

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 28 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 87 no · 51 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 amend H.J.RES 60 a resolution providing…: House Vote, Jan 26, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-18/to-amend-h-j-res-60-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).