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House roll call 333 · 47th Congress · Mar 2, 1883

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2046, a bill authorizing the southern pacific railroad and other railroad companies to consolidate their lines, so as to form a

On Mar 2, 1883, the House voted 87–127 (S 2046). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 57–48, Democrats 24–76, Others 5–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
87
No
127
Did not vote
90
Date
Mar 2, 1883

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 76 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 48 no · 50 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 S. 2046, a…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1883,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-333/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2046-a (accessed 2026-10-17).