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House roll call 51 · 47th Congress · Mar 3, 1882

To pass H.R. 2756, a bill settling the claims of the heirs of stephen h. Long, late a colonel of the United States topographical engineers.

On Mar 3, 1882, the House voted 98–50 (HR 2756). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–22, Democrats 45–24, Others 1–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
98
No
50
Did not vote
157
Date
Mar 3, 1882

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 24 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 22 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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