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House roll call 295 · 48th Congress · Feb 18, 1885

To proceed to consideration of S. 2511, a bill relating to claim agents and attorneys in pension cases. (j.p. 606)

On Feb 18, 1885, the House voted 116–136 (S 2511). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–84, Republicans 39–46, Others 2–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 114 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
116
No
136
Did not vote
87
Date
Feb 18, 1885

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 84 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 46 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

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 proceed to consideration of S. 2511, a…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-295/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-2511-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).