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House roll call 1 · 50th Congress · Dec 5, 1887

To elect a speaker from the following candidates, john g. Carlisle (dem), thomas b. Reed (rep), and charles n. Brumm (RG). John g. Carlisle having received 163

On Dec 5, 1887, the House voted 163–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–0, Republicans 146–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
163
No
0
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 5, 1887

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans146 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a speaker from the following…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-1/to-elect-a-speaker-from-the-following-candidates-john (accessed 2026-10-17).

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