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House roll call 28 · 50th Congress · Feb 2, 1888

To recommit with instructions H. R. 4910, a bill amending section 14, of an act approved 3/3/79, entitled "an act making appropriations for the service of the p

On Feb 2, 1888, the House voted 117–151 (HR 4910). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–130, Republicans 106–19, Others 3–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
117
No
151
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 2, 1888

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 130 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans106 yes · 19 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit with instructions H. R. 4910, a…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-28/to-recommit-with-instructions-h-r-4910-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-15).

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