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House roll call 216 · 50th Congress · Dec 12, 1888

To pass as amended S. 139, to credit and pay to the several states and territories and the district of columbia all monies collected under the direct tax levied

On Dec 12, 1888, the House voted 178–96 (S 139). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–97, Republicans 137–0, Others 2–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
178
No
96
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 12, 1888

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 97 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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