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House roll call 25 · 50th Congress · Jan 27, 1888

To commit bill H. R. 7211, a bill relating to the claim of the owners of the steamer "1.n. Bunton" to the court of claims for a hearing and for determination of

On Jan 27, 1888, the House voted 101–130 (HR 7211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 92–26, Republicans 7–101, Others 2–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
101
No
130
Did not vote
97
Date
Jan 27, 1888

By party

  • Democrats92 yes · 26 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 101 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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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