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House roll call 185 · 50th Congress · Aug 17, 1888

To adjourn. (p. 7689-2)

On Aug 17, 1888, the House voted 49–90. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–22, Republicans 3–64, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

49

No

90

Did not vote

189

Date

Aug 17, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.