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House roll call 159 · 48th Congress · Jul 2, 1884

To take up for consideration bills on speaker's table relating to construction of public buildings. (p. 5927-2)

On Jul 2, 1884, the House voted 72–132. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–75, Republicans 22–52, Others 1–4, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 70 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
72
No
132
Did not vote
135
Date
Jul 2, 1884

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 75 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 52 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 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 take up for consideration bills on…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-159/to-take-up-for-consideration-bills-on-speakers-table (accessed 2026-10-17).