To order the previous question for the purpose of ending debate and bringing up for adoption the substitute resolution of the committee minority, in the contest

On May 21, 1884, the House voted 244–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 150–0, Republicans 85–0, Others 8–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 244
No: 0
Did not vote: 95
Date: May 21, 1884

By party

Democrats150 yes · 0 no · 51 didn’t vote
Republicans85 yes · 0 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question for the…: House Vote, May 21, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-95/to-order-the-previous-question-for-the-purpose-of (accessed 2026-10-16).