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House roll call 12 · 48th Congress · Jan 31, 1884

To pass H.R. 3933 (23 stat 337-feb. 28, 1885), a bill declaring forfeiture of lands granted to the texas-pacific railroad.

On Jan 31, 1884, the House voted 260–1 (HR 3933). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–0, Republicans 96–1, Others 9–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
260
No
1
Did not vote
72
Date
Jan 31, 1884

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans96 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 0 no · 3 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. 3933 (23 stat 337-feb. 28…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-12/to-pass-h-r-3933-23-stat-337-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).

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