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House roll call 17 · 48th Congress · Feb 8, 1884

To amend a resolution, by providing the morning hour for committee reports on all days, except first and third mondays of each month, and that such reports be r

On Feb 8, 1884, the House voted 128–137. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–129, Republicans 90–6, Others 8–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
128
No
137
Did not vote
74
Date
Feb 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 129 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans90 yes · 6 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 no · 2 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 amend a resolution, by providing the…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-17/to-amend-a-resolution-by-providing-the-morning-hour (accessed 2026-10-17).