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House roll call 238 · 48th Congress · Jan 19, 1885

To adjourn out of respect to the late henry b. Anthony, senator from rhode island. (p. 844)

On Jan 19, 1885, the House voted 119–137. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 102–54, Republicans 13–78, Others 3–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
119
No
137
Did not vote
83
Date
Jan 19, 1885

By party

  • Democrats102 yes · 54 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 78 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn out of respect to the late henry…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-238/to-adjourn-out-of-respect-to-the-late-henry (accessed 2026-10-17).