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House roll call 228 · 48th Congress · Jan 8, 1885

To adjourn in order to prevent reading of names on previous vote and to stop consideration of bills relating public buildings.

On Jan 8, 1885, the House voted 63–136. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–72, Republicans 4–58, Others 2–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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
63
No
136
Did not vote
140
Date
Jan 8, 1885

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 72 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 58 no · 62 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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