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House roll call 161 · 50th Congress · Jul 14, 1888

To agree to a house resolution that edward d. Easton, employed by MR. Edwards, be paid during illness from the contingent fund of house, and be paid additional

On Jul 14, 1888, the House voted 102–84. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–80, Republicans 84–3, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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

102

No

84

Did not vote

142

Date

Jul 14, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.