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House roll call 300 · 47th Congress · Feb 5, 1883

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6235, a bill confirming and declaring legal the acts of certain officers of the United States, in order to grant relief to ce

On Feb 5, 1883, the House voted 159–91 (HR 6235). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 101–32, Democrats 51–57, Others 6–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
91
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 5, 1883

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 57 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 32 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

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 H.R. 6235, a…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-300/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6235 (accessed 2026-10-17).