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House roll call 191 · 50th Congress · Aug 28, 1888

To resolve into the committee of whole for purpose of considering H. R. 10614. (p. 8054-1)

On Aug 28, 1888, the House voted 142–21 (HR 10614). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–16, Republicans 71–5, Others 5–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
142
No
21
Did not vote
165
Date
Aug 28, 1888

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 16 no · 87 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 5 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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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