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House roll call 262 · 47th Congress · Dec 19, 1882

To agree to the request of horatio g. Fisher, for a five days leave of absence in order that he might transact private business. (p. 437-2)

On Dec 19, 1882, the House voted 159–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–46, Democrats 82–11, Others 8–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 57 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
159
No
59
Did not vote
87
Date
Dec 19, 1882

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 11 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans68 yes · 46 no · 41 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the request of horatio g…: House Vote, Dec 19, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-262/to-agree-to-the-request-of-horatio-g-fisher (accessed 2026-10-17).