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House roll call 296 · 48th Congress · Feb 18, 1885

To pass a motion providing that house resolve into committee of the whole on the state of the union for purpose of considering general appropriation bills. (j.

On Feb 18, 1885, the House voted 102–139. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–85, Republicans 34–49, Others 3–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 99 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
102
No
139
Did not vote
98
Date
Feb 18, 1885

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 85 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 49 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 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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