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House roll call 126 · 48th Congress · Jun 14, 1884

To proceed to consideration of H.R. 5442, a bill amending an act entitled, "an act to aid in construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the missouri riv

On Jun 14, 1884, the House voted 90–107 (HR 5442). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–60, Republicans 22–45, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
90
No
107
Did not vote
141
Date
Jun 14, 1884

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 60 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 45 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

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 consideration of H.R. 5442, a…: House Vote, Jun 14, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-126/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-5442-a (accessed 2026-10-17).