To proceed to the consideration of a resolution providing that during the rest of the session a majority vote may at any time suspend the rules in order to cons

On Feb 26, 1883, the House voted 134–125. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 134–5, Democrats 1–112, Others 0–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 134
No: 125
Did not vote: 44
Date: Feb 26, 1883

By party

Democrats1 yes · 112 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans134 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chester Bidwell Darrall R-LA voted no
Cyrus Dan Prescott R-NY voted no
Thomas McKee Bayne R-PA voted no
Samuel Henry Miller R-PA voted no
Joseph Jorgensen R-VA voted no
John Randolph Tucker D-VA voted yes

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 proceed to the consideration of a…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-318/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).