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House roll call 3 · 48th Congress · Dec 19, 1883

To pass a substitute resolution providing that thomas g. Skinner be sworn in, and after it is appointed the matter shall be referred to the comm. On elections,

On Dec 19, 1883, the House voted 117–108. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–103, Republicans 78–3, Others 6–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
117
No
108
Did not vote
114
Date
Dec 19, 1883

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 103 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 3 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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