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House roll call 261 · 50th Congress · Jan 21, 1889

To pass H. R. 10406, a bill to purchase square 489 in the city of washington as a site for the post office and other government uses.

On Jan 21, 1889, the House voted 109–108 (HR 10406). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–78, Republicans 77–26, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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

109

No

108

Did not vote

111

Date

Jan 21, 1889

From Voteview roll call records.