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House roll call 6 · 47th Congress · Jan 11, 1882

To refer to the committee on reforms the resolution instructing said committee to inquire into the expediency of providing a different mode for the appointment

On Jan 11, 1882, the House voted 88–141. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–93, Democrats 61–46, Others 7–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
88
No
141
Did not vote
75
Date
Jan 11, 1882

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 46 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 93 no · 42 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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