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House roll call 55 · 48th Congress · Mar 24, 1884

To pass h.j.r. 212, a resolution appropriating $300,000 to prevent flooding of new orleans and consequent destruction of commerce. (p. 2215-1)

On Mar 24, 1884, the House voted 97–115 (HJR 212). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–61, Republicans 30–49, Others 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
97
No
115
Did not vote
125
Date
Mar 24, 1884

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 61 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 49 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass h.j.r. 212, a resolution…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-55/to-pass-h-j-r-212-a-resolution-appropriating (accessed 2026-10-16).

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