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House roll call 283 · 50th Congress · Feb 15, 1889

To table a motion to reconsider the vote agreeing to a second division of the amendment in the form of a resolution to S. 185, which amendment provides that the

On Feb 15, 1889, the House voted 145–110 (S 185). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 127–0, Democrats 15–108, Others 2–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
110
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 15, 1889

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 108 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans127 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 15, 1889,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-H-283/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-agreeing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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