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House roll call 225 · 50th Congress · Jan 4, 1889

To amend bill S. 1305 by adding a proviso to sixth section, to wit, "that Congress reserves the right to alter, amend or repeal said act, and to regulate tolls

On Jan 4, 1889, the House voted 82–81 (S 1305). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–38, Republicans 32–42, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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

82

No

81

Did not vote

165

Date

Jan 4, 1889

From Voteview roll call records.