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House roll call 16 · 50th Congress · Jan 19, 1888

To adopt H. J. RES. 72, (25 stat. 617, 2/1/88), relating to the invitation of the british government to the government of the U.S. To participate in the intern

On Jan 19, 1888, the House voted 157–89. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 74–54, Republicans 80–33, Others 2–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 87 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
157
No
89
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 19, 1888

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 54 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 33 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 7 more.

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 adopt H. J. RES. 72, (25 stat. 617…: House Vote, Jan 19, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-16/to-adopt-h-j-res-72-25-stat-617 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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