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House roll call 215 · 48th Congress · Dec 20, 1884

To amend H.R. 5461 by eliminating the section regarding the short and long haul, and adding a provision whereby the road of a corporation shall include all the

On Dec 20, 1884, the House voted 57–117 (HR 5461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–98, Republicans 43–18, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
57
No
117
Did not vote
161
Date
Dec 20, 1884

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 98 no · 87 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 18 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 9 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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