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House roll call 181 · 48th Congress · Jul 5, 1884

To proceed with consideration of a special order made last february which is H.R. 3962, no quorum voting.

On Jul 5, 1884, the House voted 46–109 (HR 3962). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–37, Republicans 1–67, Others 3–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
46
No
109
Did not vote
184
Date
Jul 5, 1884

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 37 no · 122 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 67 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 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 proceed with consideration of a special…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-181/to-proceed-with-consideration-of-a-special-order-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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