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House roll call 13 · 50th Congress · Jan 17, 1888

To adjourn, motion made during debate on H. R. 1733. (p. 529-2)

On Jan 17, 1888, the House voted 100–130. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 84–31, Republicans 12–99, Others 5–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
100
No
130
Did not vote
96
Date
Jan 17, 1888

By party

  • Democrats84 yes · 31 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 99 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no
  • 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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