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House roll call 65 · 49th Congress · May 6, 1886

To amend H.R. 7480 (24 stat 310, app 8/5/86), making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors,

On May 6, 1886, the House voted 133–112 (HR 7480). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–92, Republicans 86–22, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
133
No
112
Did not vote
81
Date
May 6, 1886

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 92 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 22 no · 35 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 amend H.R. 7480 (24 stat 310, app…: House Vote, May 6, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-65/to-amend-h-r-7480-24-stat-310-app (accessed 2026-10-17).

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