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House roll call 304 · 48th Congress · Feb 25, 1885

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment to H.R. 8130 eliminating a $75,000 appropriation for continuing surveys of the mississippi river

On Feb 25, 1885, the House voted 145–133 (HR 8130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–46, Republicans 17–83, Others 4–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
145
No
133
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 25, 1885

By party

  • Democrats123 yes · 46 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 83 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 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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