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House roll call 257 · 50th Congress · Jan 18, 1889

To pass S. 185. (p. 951)

On Jan 18, 1889, the House voted 145–98 (S 185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 129–0, Republicans 12–98, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

145

No

98

Did not vote

85

Date

Jan 18, 1889

From Voteview roll call records.