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House roll call 46 · 48th Congress · Mar 14, 1884

To dispense with private business, in order to continue consideration of H.R. 5459. (p. 1934-1)

On Mar 14, 1884, the House voted 128–117 (HR 5459). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–40, Republicans 15–71, Others 3–5, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
128
No
117
Did not vote
94
Date
Mar 14, 1884

By party

  • Democrats110 yes · 40 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 71 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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