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House roll call 221 · 47th Congress · Jul 19, 1882

To proceed to the consideration of the contested election case of james q. Smith VS. Charles m. Shelley from the fourth district of alabama. (p. 6237-1)

On Jul 19, 1882, the House voted 144–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 136–0, Others 7–0, 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
1
Did not vote
160
Date
Jul 19, 1882

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 1 no · 135 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans136 yes · 0 no · 19 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 19, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-221/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).