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House roll call 61 · 48th Congress · Apr 1, 1884

To pass H.R. 4976. (p. 2497-1)

On Apr 1, 1884, the House voted 198–45 (HR 4976). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 132–12, Republicans 61–31, Others 5–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
198
No
45
Did not vote
96
Date
Apr 1, 1884

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 12 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans61 yes · 31 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 5 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 pass H.R. 4976. (p. 2497-1): House Vote, Apr 1, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-61/to-pass-h-r-4976-p-2497-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).