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House roll call 265 · 50th Congress · Jan 31, 1889

To table motion to reconsider vote by which the house agreed to amendment to H. R. 10614 providing that the rights of union soldiers and sailors relative to the

On Jan 31, 1889, the House voted 119–131 (HR 10614). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–104, Republicans 91–24, Others 2–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
119
No
131
Did not vote
78
Date
Jan 31, 1889

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 104 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans91 yes · 24 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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