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House roll call 268 · 48th Congress · Feb 2, 1885

To adjourn because of apparent lack of quorum, made during debate on resolution relating to amendment to rules. (p. 1178)

On Feb 2, 1885, the House voted 63–71. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–37, Republicans 12–33, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
63
No
71
Did not vote
205
Date
Feb 2, 1885

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 37 no · 114 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 33 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 10 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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