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House roll call 301 · 47th Congress · Feb 5, 1883

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5900, a bill providing a civil government for the territory of alaska. (p. 2123-2)

On Feb 5, 1883, the House voted 160–86 (HR 5900). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–8, Democrats 26–77, Others 9–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
160
No
86
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 5, 1883

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 77 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 8 no · 23 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5900, a…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-301/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5900 (accessed 2026-10-17).