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House roll call 283 · 48th Congress · Feb 7, 1885

To pass a motion providing that house resolve itself into committee of the whole on the state of the union for purpose of considering general appropriation bill

On Feb 7, 1885, the House voted 149–117. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–70, Republicans 49–44, Others 3–2, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 114 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
149
No
117
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 7, 1885

By party

  • Democrats97 yes · 70 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans49 yes · 44 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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