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House roll call 266 · 49th Congress · Feb 4, 1887

To recess until 5 p.m., motion made duing debate on S. 929, authorizing payment of $200,000 to albert h. Emery of stamford, conn., in full settlement of all cla

On Feb 4, 1887, the House voted 46–134. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–48, Republicans 2–85, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 45 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
46
No
134
Did not vote
153
Date
Feb 4, 1887

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 48 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 85 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recess until 5 p.m., motion made duing…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-266/to-recess-until-5-p-m-motion-made-duing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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