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House roll call 29 · 48th Congress · Feb 21, 1884

To pass H.R. 4971 (23 stat-6-mar. 31, 1884), a bill making appropriations for the support of the military academy as amended. (p. 1279-2)

On Feb 21, 1884, the House voted 251–4 (HR 4971). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 154–4, Republicans 88–0, Others 8–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
251
No
4
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 21, 1884

By party

  • Democrats154 yes · 4 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 4971 (23 stat-6-mar. 31, 1884)…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-29/to-pass-h-r-4971-23-stat-6-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).