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House roll call 8 · 48th Congress · Jan 17, 1884

To recommit S. 1038 to the rivers and harbors committee, with instructions to add an amendment limiting expenditure of appropriation on the plum point and lake

On Jan 17, 1884, the House voted 117–161 (S 1038). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–135, Republicans 81–19, Others 3–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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

117

No

161

Did not vote

59

Date

Jan 17, 1884

From Voteview roll call records.