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House roll call 314 · 48th Congress · Feb 27, 1885

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8280, a bill making appropriations for the preservation and continuation of certain public works on rivers and harbors. (p.

On Feb 27, 1885, the House voted 192–88 (HR 8280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 141–29, Republicans 48–53, Others 2–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
192
No
88
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 27, 1885

By party

  • Democrats141 yes · 29 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 53 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 7 no · 3 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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