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House roll call 304 · 48th Congress · Feb 25, 1885

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment to H.R. 8130 eliminating a $75,000 appropriation for continuing surveys of the mississippi river

On Feb 25, 1885, the House voted 145–133 (HR 8130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–46, Republicans 17–83, Others 4–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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

145

No

133

Did not vote

61

Date

Feb 25, 1885

From Voteview roll call records.