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House roll call 242 · 48th Congress · Jan 23, 1885

To pass a motion providing that the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole, for consideration of the private calendar. (p. 964)

On Jan 23, 1885, the House voted 103–124. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 98–37, Republicans 2–81, Others 2–6, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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

103

No

124

Did not vote

112

Date

Jan 23, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.