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House roll call 202 · 47th Congress · Jun 27, 1882

To pass H.R. 5538, a bill reducing the internal revenue taxation. (p. 5422-1)

On Jun 27, 1882, the House voted 127–79 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 105–12, Democrats 23–67, Others 1–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
127
No
79
Did not vote
91
Date
Jun 27, 1882

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 67 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 12 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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