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House roll call 293 · 48th Congress · Feb 16, 1885

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2169, a bill placing ulysses s. Grant, former general of the army, upon the retired list. (p. 575)

On Feb 16, 1885, the House voted 158–103 (S 2169). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 67–98, Republicans 88–3, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
158
No
103
Did not vote
76
Date
Feb 16, 1885

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 98 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 3 no · 33 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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