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House roll call 252 · 48th Congress · Jan 28, 1885

To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 180, a bill providing to declare forfeited certain lands in the state of michigan granted to aid in the construction of

On Jan 28, 1885, the House voted 83–164 (HR 180). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–114, Republicans 43–45, Others 2–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 81 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
83
No
164
Did not vote
92
Date
Jan 28, 1885

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 114 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 45 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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 consideration of H.R. 180…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-252/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-180 (accessed 2026-10-17).