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House roll call 218 · 50th Congress · Dec 17, 1888

To adjourn. (p. 297-2)

On Dec 17, 1888, the House voted 43–134. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–79, Democrats 31–52, Others 1–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 42 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

43

No

134

Did not vote

151

Date

Dec 17, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.