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House roll call 139 · 48th Congress · Jun 24, 1884

To amend S. 1727 (23 stat 60-june 27, 1884), a bill granting to letter-carriers at free delivery offices fifteen days leave of absence, by prohibiting leave of

On Jun 24, 1884, the House voted 109–117 (S 1727). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 108–37, Republicans 0–73, Others 1–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
109
No
117
Did not vote
113
Date
Jun 24, 1884

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 37 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 73 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 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 amend S. 1727 (23 stat 60-june 27, 1884)…: House Vote, Jun 24, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-139/to-amend-s-1727-23-stat-60-june-27 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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