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House roll call 237 · 50th Congress · Jan 7, 1889

To adjourn. (p. 573-1)

On Jan 7, 1889, the House voted 70–111. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–90, Democrats 62–18, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

70

No

111

Did not vote

147

Date

Jan 7, 1889

From Voteview roll call records.