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House roll call 199 · 48th Congress · Dec 16, 1884

To pass a substitute bill, making it a penal offence to charge unreasonable rates; to discriminate against shippers, prohibiting any railroad from charging more

On Dec 16, 1884, the House voted 142–98. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 127–28, Republicans 17–70, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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

142

No

98

Did not vote

91

Date

Dec 16, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.