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House roll call 153 · 50th Congress · Jul 5, 1888

To agree to an amendment to S. 1430, in the nature of a substitute providing that all lands heretofore granted to railroad companies shall be forfeited if the r

On Jul 5, 1888, the House voted 71–92 (S 1430). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–72, Republicans 57–17, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
71
No
92
Did not vote
163
Date
Jul 5, 1888

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 72 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 17 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 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 agree to an amendment to S. 1430, in the…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-153/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-s-1430-in (accessed 2026-10-17).

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