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House roll call 237 · 48th Congress · Jan 19, 1885

To adjourn the house out of respect to the late henry b. Anthony, senator from rhode island. (p. 843)

On Jan 19, 1885, the House voted 60–192. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–98, Republicans 2–89, Others 1–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 58 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
60
No
192
Did not vote
87
Date
Jan 19, 1885

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 98 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 89 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 6 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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