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House roll call 38 · 48th Congress · Mar 7, 1884

To recommit to committee on military affairs, in order to defeat, H.R. 1101, a bill authorizing the President to appoint and retire alfred pleasonton as a major

On Mar 7, 1884, the House voted 122–114 (HR 1101). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–56, Republicans 27–53, Others 4–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
122
No
114
Did not vote
103
Date
Mar 7, 1884

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 56 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 53 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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 recommit to committee on military…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-38/to-recommit-to-committee-on-military-affairs-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).