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House roll call 287 · 48th Congress · Feb 12, 1885

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair which holds that, since H.R. 8130 is neither a general appropriation nor a revenue bill, the motion limiting d

On Feb 12, 1885, the House voted 121–104. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–35, Republicans 18–65, Others 0–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
121
No
104
Did not vote
114
Date
Feb 12, 1885

By party

  • Democrats102 yes · 35 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 65 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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