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House roll call 69 · 48th Congress · Apr 9, 1884

To pass a motion providing that the house resolve itself into committee of the whole and take up H.R. 2228 (23 stat 53-june 26, 1884), a bill removing certain b

On Apr 9, 1884, the House voted 76–157 (HR 2228). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–105, Republicans 34–47, Others 2–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 74 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
76
No
157
Did not vote
106
Date
Apr 9, 1884

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 105 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 47 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 6 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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