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House roll call 89 · 48th Congress · May 19, 1884

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6751, a bill abolishing the duty on works of art produced by foreign and american artists. (p. 4294-2)

On May 19, 1884, the House voted 52–179 (HR 6751). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–108, Republicans 19–66, Others 1–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 51 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
52
No
179
Did not vote
107
Date
May 19, 1884

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 108 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 66 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6751, a…: House Vote, May 19, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-89/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6751 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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