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House roll call 8 · 47th Congress · Jan 16, 1882

To suspend the rule and pass H.R. 1278, a bill incorporating the garfield memorial hospital in washington, d.c. (p. 431-2)

On Jan 16, 1882, the House voted 140–84 (HR 1278). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 98–17, Democrats 39–65, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
140
No
84
Did not vote
80
Date
Jan 16, 1882

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 65 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 17 no · 40 didn’t vote

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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