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House roll call 184 · 50th Congress · Aug 17, 1888

To resolve into the committee of wwhole for purpose of considering general appropriation bills, no quorum voting. (p. 7688-2)

On Aug 17, 1888, the House voted 151–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–0, Republicans 68–0, Others 5–0. 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
151
No
0
Did not vote
177
Date
Aug 17, 1888

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 0 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Republicans68 yes · 0 no · 86 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no

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 the committee of wwhole for…: House Vote, Aug 17, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-184/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-wwhole-for-purpose (accessed 2026-10-17).

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