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House roll call 281 · 48th Congress · Feb 3, 1885

To order the previous question, made during debate on H.R. 8130, in order to bring to a vote the motion to limit to three hours debate in committee of the whole

On Feb 3, 1885, the House voted 174–72 (HR 8130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 133–18, Republicans 38–51, Others 3–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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

174

No

72

Did not vote

91

Date

Feb 3, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.