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House roll call 280 · 48th Congress · Feb 2, 1885

To adjourn because of the late hour, made during debate on resolution relating to amendment to rules. (p. 1190)

On Feb 2, 1885, the House voted 73–68. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–32, Republicans 13–36, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
73
No
68
Did not vote
196
Date
Feb 2, 1885

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 32 no · 109 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 36 no · 75 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn because of the late hour, made…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-280/to-adjourn-because-of-the-late-hour-made-during (accessed 2026-10-17).