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House roll call 288 · 48th Congress · Feb 13, 1885

To pass S. 2547 (23 stat 636-feb. 20, 1885), a bill granting an increase of pension to MRS. Frances l. Thomas, widow of major-general george h. Thomas. (j.p. 5

On Feb 13, 1885, the House voted 143–51 (S 2547). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–49, Republicans 69–1, Others 4–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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

143

No

51

Did not vote

145

Date

Feb 13, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.