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House roll call 159 · 50th Congress · Jul 14, 1888

To concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 9345, (25 stat 345), a bill making appropriations for the service of the post office department for the fiscal year end

On Jul 14, 1888, the House voted 55–135 (HR 9345). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–108, Republicans 57–32, Others 0–4. 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
55
No
135
Did not vote
126
Date
Jul 14, 1888

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 108 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 32 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 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 concur in a Senate amendment to H. R…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-159/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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