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House roll call 54 · 48th Congress · Mar 21, 1884

To recommit to the committee on military affairs, in order to defeat, H.R. 2487, a bill authorizing the retirement of general w. W. Averell, United States army,

On Mar 21, 1884, the House voted 49–126 (HR 2487). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–75, Republicans 8–50, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
49
No
126
Did not vote
162
Date
Mar 21, 1884

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 75 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 50 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit to the committee on military…: House Vote, Mar 21, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-54/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-military-affairs-in (accessed 2026-10-17).