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House roll call 236 · 48th Congress · Jan 19, 1885

To suspend the rules and pass S. 343, a bill making provision for exercise of the jurisdiction conferred upon the United States in places out of their territory

On Jan 19, 1885, the House voted 148–104 (S 343). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–99, Republicans 93–2, Others 4–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
148
No
104
Did not vote
86
Date
Jan 19, 1885

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 99 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 3 no · 5 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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