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House roll call 183 · 50th Congress · Aug 17, 1888

To resolve into committee of whole for purpose of considering general appropriation bills, no quorum voting. (p. 7687-1)

On Aug 17, 1888, the House voted 158–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–0, Republicans 70–0, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
158
No
0
Did not vote
170
Date
Aug 17, 1888

By party

  • Democrats84 yes · 0 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 0 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into committee of whole for…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-183/to-resolve-into-committee-of-whole-for-purpose-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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