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House roll call 94 · 48th Congress · May 19, 1884

To suspend the rules and pass a resolution directing that S. 1372, a bill establishing a uniform system of bankruptcy, be made a special order on june 10, and t

On May 19, 1884, the House voted 137–93 (S 1372). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–79, Republicans 71–13, Others 3–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
137
No
93
Did not vote
106
Date
May 19, 1884

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 79 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 13 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 a resolution…: House Vote, May 19, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-94/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-directing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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