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House roll call 33 · 48th Congress · Feb 28, 1884

To pass H.R. 3967 establishing a bureau of animal industry, to prevent exportation of diseased cattle, and to provide means for the suppression of diseases amon

On Feb 28, 1884, the House voted 155–127 (HR 3967). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–122, Republicans 98–2, Others 6–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
155
No
127
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 28, 1884

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 122 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 3 no · 3 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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