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House roll call 82 · 49th Congress · May 21, 1886

To pass H.R. 5538 (24 stat 434, app 2/28/87), relating to the importing and landing of mackerel caught during the spawning season.

On May 21, 1886, the House voted 119–89 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–86, Republicans 93–4, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
119
No
89
Did not vote
123
Date
May 21, 1886

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 86 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 4 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 5538 (24 stat 434, app…: House Vote, May 21, 1886,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/49-H-82/to-pass-h-r-5538-24-stat-434-app (accessed 2026-10-17).

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