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House roll call 116 · 50th Congress · Apr 10, 1888

To adjourn, because of disagreement on S. 139, motion made during consideration of S. 139. (p. 2849-2)

On Apr 10, 1888, the House voted 68–140. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–108, Democrats 66–29, Others 2–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
140
Did not vote
120
Date
Apr 10, 1888

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 29 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 108 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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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