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House roll call 256 · 48th Congress · Jan 28, 1885

To adjourn the house. (p. 1048)

On Jan 28, 1885, the House voted 80–111. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–90, Republicans 43–18, Others 1–3. 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
80
No
111
Did not vote
148
Date
Jan 28, 1885

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 90 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 18 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 8 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 the house. (p. 1048): House Vote, Jan 28, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-256/to-adjourn-the-house-p-1048 (accessed 2026-10-17).