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House roll call 91 · 47th Congress · Apr 25, 1882

To proceed to the consideration of a resolution concerning american citizens in british prisons, and thereby discharging the committee on foreign affaris from c

On Apr 25, 1882, the House voted 143–63. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–4, Republicans 38–59, Others 11–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
143
No
63
Did not vote
99
Date
Apr 25, 1882

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 4 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 59 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of a…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-91/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-a-resolution-concerning (accessed 2026-10-17).