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House roll call 277 · 48th Congress · Feb 2, 1885

To pass a resolution, providing that the sergeant-at-arms take into custody and bring to the bar of the house its members now absent without leave. (p. 1187)

On Feb 2, 1885, the House voted 69–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–45, Republicans 34–7, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
69
No
53
Did not vote
217
Date
Feb 2, 1885

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 45 no · 122 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 7 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 10 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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