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House roll call 206 · 48th Congress · Dec 17, 1884

To amend an amendment to H.R. 5461, said amendment providing that the railroad company may classify its passengers, by adding thereto, that there be no discrimi

On Dec 17, 1884, the House voted 141–102 (HR 5461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–102, Republicans 94–0, Others 4–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
141
No
102
Did not vote
94
Date
Dec 17, 1884

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 102 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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