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House roll call 298 · 50th Congress · Feb 22, 1889

To table a motion to reconsider the vote refusing to consider the resolution providing that the Senate amendment in the form of a substitute resolution for bill

On Feb 22, 1889, the House voted 165–83 (HR 9051). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–83, Republicans 121–0, Others 3–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
165
No
83
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 22, 1889

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 83 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 33 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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