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House roll call 87 · 47th Congress · Apr 22, 1882

To amend H.R. 684, by providing that before any claims are paid, each must be presented to the court of claims for disposition.

On Apr 22, 1882, the House voted 86–97 (HR 684). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–78, Democrats 67–14, Others 5–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
86
No
97
Did not vote
122
Date
Apr 22, 1882

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 14 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 78 no · 63 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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