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House roll call 108 · 48th Congress · Jun 2, 1884

To adjourn, in order to prevent the introduction of a bill which would eliminate the tax on tobacco. (p. 4754-2)

On Jun 2, 1884, the House voted 94–92. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–39, Republicans 1–50, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 members voted against their own party.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
94
No
92
Did not vote
153
Date
Jun 2, 1884

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 39 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 50 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 7 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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