To proceed to the consideration of the contested election case of john r. Lynch VS. James r. Chalmers of the sixth congressional district of mississippi. (p. 3

On Apr 26, 1882, the House voted 115–99. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 106–0, Democrats 0–97, Others 8–2, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 115
No: 99
Did not vote: 91
Date: Apr 26, 1882

By party

Democrats0 yes · 97 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans106 yes · 0 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 the…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-92/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-contested-election (accessed 2026-10-17).