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House roll call 209 · 48th Congress · Dec 18, 1884

To decide a point of order raised during discussion of H.R. 5461, whether the motion to order the previous question on an amendment and pending section, regulat

On Dec 18, 1884, the House voted 150–88 (HR 5461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 136–3, Republicans 11–82, Others 3–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
150
No
88
Did not vote
101
Date
Dec 18, 1884

By party

  • Democrats136 yes · 3 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 82 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 7 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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