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House roll call 204 · 48th Congress · Dec 17, 1884

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 5461 providing the rights to railroads to separate white and colored passengers at their own discretion, and that nothing in TH

On Dec 17, 1884, the House voted 137–131 (HR 5461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 136–25, Republicans 0–102, Others 1–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

137

No

131

Did not vote

70

Date

Dec 17, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.