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House roll call 40 · 48th Congress · Mar 8, 1884

To resolve the house into the committee of the whole on the state of the union for purpose of considering revenue bills. (p. 1720-2)

On Mar 8, 1884, the House voted 115–127. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–61, Republicans 22–64, Others 6–3, Independents 1–0. 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
115
No
127
Did not vote
95
Date
Mar 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats87 yes · 61 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 64 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 resolve the house into the committee of…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-40/to-resolve-the-house-into-the-committee-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).