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House roll call 166 · 50th Congress · Jul 20, 1888

To pass S. 1650, (25 stat 1139, 8/1/88), a resolution providing for the relief of maj. Gen. W. W. Averell, for services in the U.S. Army during the late war, au

On Jul 20, 1888, the House voted 143–74 (S 1650). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–66, Republicans 95–8, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
143
No
74
Did not vote
111
Date
Jul 20, 1888

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 66 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 8 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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 pass S. 1650, (25 stat 1139, 8/1/88), a…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-166/to-pass-s-1650-25-stat-1139-8-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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