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House roll call 240 · 48th Congress · Jan 23, 1885

To table a resolution directing the committee on judiciary to investigate whether the Senate has the power to originate revenue bills appropriating money out of

On Jan 23, 1885, the House voted 128–123. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–106, Republicans 79–12, Others 4–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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

128

No

123

Did not vote

86

Date

Jan 23, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.