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House roll call 20 · 50th Congress · Jan 21, 1888

To adopt the resolution relating to the contested election between george h. Thobe and john g. Carlisl, no quorum voted. (p. 610-2)

On Jan 21, 1888, the House voted 140–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 133–0, Republicans 7–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

140

No

6

Did not vote

182

Date

Jan 21, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.