To pass H.R. 7857 (23-stat-322-feb. 25, 1885), a bill providing appropriations for consular and diplomatic service of the government for the fiscal year ending

On Jan 17, 1885, the House voted 241–0 (HR 7857). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 150–0, Republicans 82–0, Others 9–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 241
No: 0
Did not vote: 98
Date: Jan 17, 1885

By party

Democrats150 yes · 0 no · 51 didn’t vote
Republicans82 yes · 0 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 7857 (23-stat-322-feb. 25…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-235/to-pass-h-r-7857-23-stat-322-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).