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House roll call 88 · 47th Congress · Apr 24, 1882

To amend H.R. 3575 (22-stat-412, 1/31/83), a bill increasing the district of columbia police force, by requiring the appointment to the police force by the dist

On Apr 24, 1882, the House voted 104–77 (HR 3575). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–0, Democrats 12–73, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
104
No
77
Did not vote
124
Date
Apr 24, 1882

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 73 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans89 yes · 0 no · 66 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3575 (22-stat-412, 1/31/83), a…: House Vote, Apr 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-88/to-amend-h-r-3575-22-stat-412-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).