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House roll call 257 · 49th Congress · Feb 1, 1887

To limit debate to twenty minutes, on H.R. 7635, a bill consolidating certain bureaus of the labor department.

On Feb 1, 1887, the House voted 124–29 (HR 7635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–1, Republicans 5–28, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

124

No

29

Did not vote

180

Date

Feb 1, 1887

From Voteview roll call records.