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House roll call 98 · 47th Congress · May 1, 1882

To adjourn and thereby delay action on S. 238, a bill providing for the erection of a public building in peoria, illinois. (p. 3490-2)

On May 1, 1882, the House voted 47–127. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–76, Democrats 31–47, Others 2–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
47
No
127
Did not vote
131
Date
May 1, 1882

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 47 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 76 no · 65 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn and thereby delay action on S…: House Vote, May 1, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-98/to-adjourn-and-thereby-delay-action-on-s-238 (accessed 2026-10-17).