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House roll call 62 · 47th Congress · Mar 13, 1882

To amend S. 353, by eliminating the provision for a board of five, at an annual salary of $3,000 each, to discharge certain election duties, and voiding the pro

On Mar 13, 1882, the House voted 88–140 (S 353). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–123, Democrats 88–9, Others 1–8, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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

140

Did not vote

75

Date

Mar 13, 1882

From Voteview roll call records.