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House roll call 288 · 47th Congress · Jan 15, 1883

To suspend the rules and pass a house resolution providing that H.R. 7135, a bill granting pensions to the survivors of the mexican and indian wars, be made a s

On Jan 15, 1883, the House voted 157–62 (HR 7135). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–60, Democrats 98–2, Others 9–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
157
No
62
Did not vote
84
Date
Jan 15, 1883

By party

  • Democrats98 yes · 2 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 60 no · 43 didn’t vote

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 suspend the rules and pass a house…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-288/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-house-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).