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House roll call 140 · 48th Congress · Jun 24, 1884

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house rejected the amendment to S. 1727 prohibiting leave of absence or employment of substitute carrier

On Jun 24, 1884, the House voted 123–99 (S 1727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–98, Republicans 76–0, Others 6–1, Independents 1–0. 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
123
No
99
Did not vote
117
Date
Jun 24, 1884

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 98 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans76 yes · 0 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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