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House roll call 296 · 50th Congress · Feb 21, 1889

To recommit H. R. 1249, (25 stat 841, 3/2/89), a bill making appropriations for the service of the post office department for the fiscal year ending 6/30/90, to

On Feb 21, 1889, the House voted 53–172 (HR 12490). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–111, Republicans 48–56, Others 0–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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

53

No

172

Did not vote

103

Date

Feb 21, 1889

From Voteview roll call records.