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House roll call 92 · 49th Congress · Jun 3, 1886

To amend H.R. 8328 by proposing that it shall be illegal to sell or expose for sale oleomargarine unless marking in a conspicious place in legible manner the wo

On Jun 3, 1886, the House voted 89–178 (HR 8328). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 86–67, Republicans 6–113, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
89
No
178
Did not vote
59
Date
Jun 3, 1886

By party

  • Democrats86 yes · 67 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 113 no · 24 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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