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House roll call 141 · 48th Congress · Jun 24, 1884

To refer S. 1727 to the committee on post offices and post roads with instructions to report back with an amendment stipulating that no leaves of absence shall

On Jun 24, 1884, the House voted 74–148 (S 1727). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 72–68, Republicans 0–74, Others 2–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
74
No
148
Did not vote
117
Date
Jun 24, 1884

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 68 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 74 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer S. 1727 to the committee on post…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-141/to-refer-s-1727-to-the-committee-on-post (accessed 2026-10-17).