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House roll call 4 · 49th Congress · Jan 15, 1886

To pass H.J. RES. 75, to allow discharged employees a months extra pay.

On Jan 15, 1886, the House voted 70–190 (HJR 75). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–104, Republicans 25–85, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 70 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
70
No
190
Did not vote
73
Date
Jan 15, 1886

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 104 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 85 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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