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House roll call 170 · 50th Congress · Jul 21, 1888

That when the house adjourns today, it remain adjourned until wednesday next july 25, 1888. (p. 6661-1)

On Jul 21, 1888, the House voted 79–206. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–83, Republicans 12–118, Others 0–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 78 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
79
No
206
Did not vote
43
Date
Jul 21, 1888

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 83 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 118 no · 24 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, “That when the house adjourns today, it…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-170/that-when-the-house-adjourns-today-it-remain-adjourned (accessed 2026-10-17).

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