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House roll call 41 · 49th Congress · Apr 2, 1886

To consider H.R. 7479, a bill to aid in the speedy settlement by controversies between common carriers engaged in interstate transportation, and their employees

On Apr 2, 1886, the House voted 155–71 (HR 7479). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–50, Republicans 78–23, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 members voted against their own party.

During the 49th Congress (1885–1886), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
155
No
71
Did not vote
103
Date
Apr 2, 1886

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 50 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 23 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

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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