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House roll call 17 · 50th Congress · Jan 19, 1888

To consider H. R. 1733. (p. 577-2)

On Jan 19, 1888, the House voted 125–99. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–80, Republicans 90–16, Others 0–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
125
No
99
Did not vote
101
Date
Jan 19, 1888

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 80 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans90 yes · 16 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 consider H. R. 1733. (p. 577-2): House Vote, Jan 19, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-17/to-consider-h-r-1733-p-577-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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