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House roll call 254 · 47th Congress · Dec 12, 1882

To amend H.R. 3843, by stipulating that the cost shall not exceed $2,000,000, and the plans shall be in charge of the supervising architect of the treasury. (p

On Dec 12, 1882, the House voted 132–70 (HR 3843). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–57, Democrats 76–11, Others 7–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
132
No
70
Did not vote
103
Date
Dec 12, 1882

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 11 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 57 no · 50 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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