To pass H.R. 7970 (23-stat-362-mar. 03, 1885), a bill making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the indian department, and for fulfilling

On Jan 22, 1885, the House voted 240–7 (HR 7970). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–5, Republicans 89–1, Others 7–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 240
No: 7
Did not vote: 92
Date: Jan 22, 1885

By party

Democrats144 yes · 5 no · 52 didn’t vote
Republicans89 yes · 1 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Peters Hepburn R-IA voted no
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn D-KY voted no
John Floyd King D-LA voted no
William Ruffin Cox D-NC voted no
Benton Mcmillin D-TN voted no
David Browning Culberson D-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 7970 (23-stat-362-mar. 03…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-239/to-pass-h-r-7970-23-stat-362-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).