To proceed to the consideration of resolution relating to the contested election of allen g. Campbell and george cannon from the territory of utah. (p. 3000-2)

On Apr 18, 1882, the House voted 127–100. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 115–0, Democrats 3–97, Others 8–3, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 127
No: 100
Did not vote: 78
Date: Apr 18, 1882

By party

Democrats3 yes · 97 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans115 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Wheeler Moulton D-IL voted yes
Lowndes Henry Davis D-MO voted yes
George Williams Cassidy D-NV voted yes

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 proceed to the consideration of…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-84/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-resolution-relating-to (accessed 2026-10-17).