To pass H.R. 5897, a bill declaring forfeited certain lands granted to aid in construction of a railroad from central pacific railroad in california to portland

On Jun 4, 1884, the House voted 133–13 (HR 5897). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–6, Republicans 24–6, Others 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 133
No: 13
Did not vote: 192
Date: Jun 4, 1884

By party

Democrats106 yes · 6 no · 89 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 6 no · 94 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Burns Belford R-CO voted no
Robert Thompson Davis R-MA voted no
Eben Francis Stone R-MA voted no
Milo White R-MN voted no
Aylett Hawes Buckner D-MO voted no
George Williams Cassidy D-NV voted no
John Arnot Jr. D-NY voted no
Frank Hunt Hurd D-OH voted no
Jonathan Chace R-RI voted no
George William Dargan D-SC voted no
Gilbert Motier Woodward D-WI voted no
William Thompson Price R-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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