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House roll call 105 · 47th Congress · May 9, 1882

To amend H.R. 4429, by placing the subjects of agriculture and commerce under the jurisdiction of a single department in order to reduce the cost of transportin

On May 9, 1882, the House voted 45–118 (HR 4429). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–80, Democrats 41–33, Others 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
45
No
118
Did not vote
140
Date
May 9, 1882

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 33 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 80 no · 70 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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