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House roll call 209 · 50th Congress · Dec 4, 1888

To order the previous question on the engrossment and third reading of the bill S. 449. (p. 21-1)

On Dec 4, 1888, the House voted 111–47 (S 449). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–3, Democrats 20–43, Others 1–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

111

No

47

Did not vote

170

Date

Dec 4, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.