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House roll call 229 · 50th Congress · Jan 5, 1889

To adjourn. (p. 565-1)

On Jan 5, 1889, the House voted 72–100. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–27, Republicans 14–68, Others 1–4, Independents 0–1. 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
72
No
100
Did not vote
156
Date
Jan 5, 1889

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 27 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 68 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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