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House roll call 87 · 48th Congress · May 8, 1884

To pass H.R. 6856 (23 stat 28-may 21, 1884), a bill providing for the celebration of the world's industrial and cotton exposition. (p. 3996-1)

On May 8, 1884, the House voted 131–87 (HR 6856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–68, Republicans 57–20, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 88 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
131
No
87
Did not vote
113
Date
May 8, 1884

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 68 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 20 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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.R. 6856 (23 stat 28-may 21, 1884)…: House Vote, May 8, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-87/to-pass-h-r-6856-23-stat-28-may (accessed 2026-10-17).

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