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House roll call 297 · 50th Congress · Feb 22, 1889

To consider a resolution providing that the Senate amendment in the form of a substitute bill to H. R. 9051, containing a general revision of the internal tax l

On Feb 22, 1889, the House voted 89–144 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–32, Republicans 0–114, Others 3–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
89
No
144
Did not vote
90
Date
Feb 22, 1889

By party

  • Democrats87 yes · 32 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 114 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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