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House roll call 253 · 48th Congress · Jan 28, 1885

To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 6408, a bill providing to forfeit lands granted to the state of michigan to aid in the construction of a railroad from m

On Jan 28, 1885, the House voted 79–161 (HR 6408). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–116, Republicans 43–41, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
79
No
161
Did not vote
99
Date
Jan 28, 1885

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 116 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 41 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of H.R…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1885,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-253/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-6408 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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