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House roll call 251 · 48th Congress · Jan 28, 1885

To proceed to the house calendar for the consideration of land-grant forfeiture bills. (p. 1044-1)

On Jan 28, 1885, the House voted 140–106. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 122–34, Republicans 13–69, Others 5–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
140
No
106
Did not vote
93
Date
Jan 28, 1885

By party

  • Democrats122 yes · 34 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 69 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 3 no · 4 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 proceed to the house calendar for the…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-251/to-proceed-to-the-house-calendar-for-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).