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House roll call 70 · 48th Congress · Apr 9, 1884

To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 5461, a bill establishing a board of commissioners of interstate commerce, and to regulate such commerce.

On Apr 9, 1884, the House voted 102–120 (HR 5461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 79–63, Republicans 20–54, Others 3–3. 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
102
No
120
Did not vote
117
Date
Apr 9, 1884

By party

  • Democrats79 yes · 63 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 54 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no · 6 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 proceed to the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-70/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-5461 (accessed 2026-10-17).