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House roll call 205 · 48th Congress · Dec 17, 1884

To amend H.R. 5461 by restricting the charges on interstate railroad passengers to a maximum rate of three cents per mile. (p.322)

On Dec 17, 1884, the House voted 139–120 (HR 5461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–84, Republicans 59–35, Others 3–2, Independents 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
139
No
120
Did not vote
78
Date
Dec 17, 1884

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 84 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans59 yes · 35 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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