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House roll call 218 · 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. (p. 6180-1)

On Jul 18, 1882, the House voted 144–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–0, Others 6–1, 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
144
No
2
Did not vote
159
Date
Jul 18, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 1 no · 135 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 18 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-218/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).