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House roll call 213 · 47th Congress · Jul 18, 1882

To proceed to the consideration of the contested election case of robert smalls VS. George d. Tillman from the fifth district of south carolina, no quorum votin

On Jul 18, 1882, the House voted 129–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–0, Others 4–1, Democrats 0–1, 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
129
No
2
Did not vote
174
Date
Jul 18, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 1 no · 135 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 0 no · 31 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of the…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-213/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).