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House roll call 273 · 48th Congress · Feb 2, 1885

To order a call of the house, made during debate on resolution relating to amendment to rules. (p. 1182)

On Feb 2, 1885, the House voted 72–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–48, Republicans 33–8, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
72
No
57
Did not vote
210
Date
Feb 2, 1885

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 48 no · 114 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 8 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 11 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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