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House roll call 181 · 50th Congress · Aug 16, 1888

To table the motion that would cancel all leaves of absence to house members after five days, except for illness. (p. 7648-1)

On Aug 16, 1888, the House voted 77–55. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–24, Republicans 30–27, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

77

No

55

Did not vote

196

Date

Aug 16, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.