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House roll call 6 · 48th Congress · Jan 9, 1884

To amend a motion to refer the mississippi river commission annual report, making appropriations to continue work on the mississippi river, by transferring the

On Jan 9, 1884, the House voted 123–144. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–120, Republicans 79–19, Others 5–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
123
No
144
Did not vote
72
Date
Jan 9, 1884

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 120 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 19 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a motion to refer the mississippi…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-6/to-amend-a-motion-to-refer-the-mississippi-river (accessed 2026-10-17).

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