To pass H.R. 5261 (23 stat 36-june 05, 1884), a bill making an appropriation for the agricultural department for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1885. (p. 2662

On Apr 5, 1884, the House voted 211–0 (HR 5261). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 126–0, Republicans 79–0, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 211
No: 0
Did not vote: 128
Date: Apr 5, 1884

By party

Democrats126 yes · 0 no · 75 didn’t vote
Republicans79 yes · 0 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 5261 (23 stat 36-june 05…: House Vote, Apr 5, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-63/to-pass-h-r-5261-23-stat-36-june (accessed 2026-10-17).