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House roll call 31 · 48th Congress · Feb 28, 1884

To amend H.R. 3967 (23 stat. 31, 5/21/84), a bill establishing a bureau of animal industry to prevent exportation of diseased cattle and to provide means to sup

On Feb 28, 1884, the House voted 155–116 (HR 3967). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 150–17, Republicans 3–97, Others 4–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
155
No
116
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 28, 1884

By party

  • Democrats150 yes · 17 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 97 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 4 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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